About this role
Job summary
Highly Specialist Neonatal Occupational Therapist
Band 7, Part Time
Previous applicants need not apply
The Neonatal Unit at Croydon University Hospital continues to benefit from dedicated investment in developing neonatal Allied Health services.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable, and creative Occupational Therapist to join our neonatal team.
Although previous experience of working within neonatal services will be helpful, it is not essential. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those who have experience of working in other acute areas or applicants who have worked in children's community services.
We are committed to supporting you to transition into the neonatal OT role and we already have the following support in place to help you make the move:
Access to regular specialist supervision from an experienced neonatal OT. Peer support from the OT London Operational Delivery Network Protected time and funding for access to continued professional development courses such as New Born Observation & Foundation toolkit for Infant and Family-Centred Developmental Care (FINE 1) Regular line management supervision sessions to ensure that you are feeling supported in your role Opportunities to visit other OTs working in different units in the South of London to understand more about how an OT can be embedded within the unit. A dedicated office space and computer for you to use.
Interview Date - TBC
Main duties of the job
To carry a designated clinical caseload including highly complex and diverse patient groups and prioritise that work efficiently.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of individualised infant and family-centre developmental care, using evidence-based practice to support clinical outcomes as appropriate.
Use clinical assessments such as Newborn Observations (NBO) to support a baby and family. Provide specialist support for colleagues and the families of babies in managing expectations around potential recovery, helping them to understand and plan for the short/long term.
Help parents understand more about the impact of the environment on the wellbeing of their baby and make recommendations regarding adapting the environment for optimal benefits.
Support discharge planning and transitions to paediatric, outpatient and community services for caseload, providing relevant information to unit discharge team and internal paediatric and community teams.
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.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.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy State Registration HCPC
Desirable
Recognised post-graduate qualifications Completion of HEE introductory modules on Neonatal AHP and OT NBO/NBAS, NIDCAP, FINE I/II
Experience Essential
Relevant postgraduate Occupational Therapy NHS clinical experience, preferably inclusive of neonatal care Experience in working in acute or community settings. Experience in working with children of a variety of ages from 0-19 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable
Previous Band 7 experience Experience of working in both acute and community settings. Experience in developing the OT's role oKnowledge and/or experience of using a wide range of different infant assessments e.g. Bayley Scales of Infant Development, NBO, NBAS, Prechtl General Movement Assessment
Knowledge Essential
Application of Occupational Therapy models of practice and evidence based practice Management of a varied neonatal or paediatric caseload. Skills in ether acute or community settings. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of disabilities on patient, families and carers. Ability to prioritise caseload and departmental duties oWillingness to develop own knowledge and practice in neonatal and contributes to the development of others.
Desirable
oKnowledge of a range of assessment and interventions/approaches in neonatal and paediatric care
Communication Essential
Understand and apply principles of risk management to clinical practice. Understand scope/role of integrated working and team dynamics Understanding principles and application of supervision in promotion of clinical effectiveness as a supervisor Ability to appreciate the sensitivity, complexity of context and culture and diversity within clinical practice Effective written and verbal/nonverbal communication skills
Personal Qualities Essential
Willingness to work flexibly Ability to manage and recognise differences of opinion in both patient related and inter-professional settings coping positively with interpersonal tensions/barriers Ability to positively manage exposure to patients and environments which may be highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and unpleasant Adherence to Royal College of Occupational Therapy, HCPC guidelines and codes of ethics and professional conduct Takes responsibility for implementation of Trust health and safety policies in local working environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon, London
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)