Children Occupational Therapist - Band 5

To work across health, education and social services settings combining the traditional roles of both health and social services occupational therapists as part of an integrated occupational therapy service for children, young people and their families.

To act as a source of clinical expertise and advice on occupational therapy client care for occupational therapy colleagues, other health professionals and colleagues working in external agencies, within the scope of own skills and knowledge.

Interview Date TBC

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality standard of occupational therapy assessment, management, treatment and advice for a caseload of children with a wide range of developmental difficulties and/or disabilities, some of whom may have complex or multiple pathologies.

To work as an autonomous practitioner complying with the standards set by the Health & Care Professions Council, College of Occupational Therapy, Croydon Health Services and the department, thereby being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description attached for detailed description of the roles and responsibilities for the band 5 children's occupational therapist role

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc, MSc or diploma in OT
• Registered with HCPC
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate training including relevant paediatric training
• Member of the appropriate clinical interest group

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Self-management skills e.g. time management and organisational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• computer skills including data entry, use of word processing

Desirable

• Commitment to staff development and training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children at under-graduate or post-graduate level, or in another relevant setting

Desirable

• Previous Band 5 experience in a relevant setting
• Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD and Cerebral Palsy
• Previous community experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the role of a Children's Occupational Therapist
• Awareness of clinical governance and children's safeguarding agenda and guidance
• Uses clinical reasoning and reflective practice to improve service delivery

Desirable

• Knowledge of outcome measures/ audit. o
• Demonstrates an understanding and application of national guidelines / legislation

Additional

Essential

• Fit and able to complete physical tasks e.g. moving a child, equipment, use of a hoist
• Manual Drivers Licence - valid in the UK

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Crystal Children's Developmental Centre

Malling Close

Croydon

CR7 7YD

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