About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting a B5 community based Occupational Therapist (OT) on a fixed term basis for 12 months, to cover maternity leave.
The successful candidate will have responsibility to support with the provision of high quality OT service to children with a range of conditions and presentations with a focus on neuro disability/ complex long term conditions and developmental needs in the community for the early years cohort (children of pre-school age). The pre-school team consists of a band 7 occupational therapist, band 3 occupational therapy assistant and highly specialised band 7 physiotherapists and support staff.
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Our wider service works with children aged 0-18 (19 in special schools), who have a neuro disability or developmental delay. Our teamincludes admin support, physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapists.
If you are interested in this post and would like to hear more, please contact Lee Evans (Deputy to Head of Service, Community Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy) on 01516072700 or via email [email protected]
Main duties of the job
To be a team member of Alder Hey's Community Paediatric Occupational Therapyteam and as such, assist in the provision of Occupational Therapy services within Liverpool, working in partnership with parents, carers, education and other service providers to ensure a child centred approach to therapy.
To have responsibility for supporting and delivering a high quality Occupational Therapy service to children with a range of conditions and presentations including motor developmental conditions, neuro disability, complex long term conditions daily, functional performance difficulties and postural management needs in a community setting, with primary responsibility for the pre-school service.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man.
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
Sponsorship -We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on thegovernment website.
Job description Job responsibilities
Communication
To communicate information effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition and implication of management where there may be barriers to understanding. To communicate with children of all ages who have a range of physical and psychological barriers to understanding. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, and gaining informed consent are used with a variety of patients, parents and carers. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), social services, education colleagues and voluntary organisations to ensure delivery of a timely and co-ordinated multi-agency service. This will include the identification of issues and attendance of patient reviews, in variety of settings and the planning of ongoing care. Analytical skills
To carry out assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and liaison with senior occupational therapy staff to determine appropriate care plans. To use theoretical knowledge and practical experience to interpret and analyse clinical diagnoses and presentations in children with motor difficulties. Analyse and understand the impact on the child and family of various treatment plans/diagnosis. Planning and organising skills
To refer to other healthcare professionals and agencies in line with departmental policy, as part of the overall management of the child to ensure holistic care. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and time management. To be responsible for own workload, designated by a more senior team member, and to plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and time management. Physical skills
To demonstrate the ability to carry out occupational therapy assessment and specialised interventions with children with motor and co-ordination difficulties. Responsibility for patient/client care
To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of caseload. To ensure a high standard of clinical care (for the patients under your management). To continually reassess patients and adjust treatment plans accordingly in order to progress treatments effectively. To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other health care professionals and agencies, to promote understanding of the aims and benefits of occupational therapy, and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care. To provide advice, teaching and training to other members of the multiagency team regarding the occupational therapy management of patients. To gain valid informed consent in accordance with trust policy and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To provide advice to occupational therapy colleagues working in other trusts. To manage clinical risk within own caseload and to contribute to that of designated teams at all times. To be responsible for maintenance of accurate written records. To compile progress and discharge reports. To act in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of practice set by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT) and Health Professionals Council (HPC). To attend Child Protection training and work in accordance within the national guidelines. 21. To be responsible for ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resources available both in the department and community environment.
22. Participate in in-service staff training, meetings, and internal/external courses. Liaise with educational staff, Social Services, families and carers to assist in the delivery of treatment programmes, attending and contributing to clinics/multi-agency meetings.
Responsibility for policy/service development
23. To demonstrate a sound understanding of Trust values, Clinical Governance and Risk Management and apply to the work situation.
24. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies, which may be required to improve the safety of your work area, including your prompt recording and reporting of accidents and incidents (in line with policy), and ensuring that equipment use is safe.
25. To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out Occupational Therapy duties, and to adhere to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure its safe use by others through, teaching, training and supervision of practice.
26. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements, and communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate parents/carers, internal and external agencies in the form of reports and letters in accordance with Trust Data Protection Policy.
27. To have knowledge of and comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.
To undertake any duties that might be considered appropriate by the Senior Occupational Therapist. 29. All individuals will have some risk management responsibilities with which you are required to comply, for details of your responsibilities please refer to the current Risk management strategy which is available on the intranet and in the local strategies folder.
Responsibility for financial and physical resources
To assess children for specialist equipment and recommend its purchase and to be responsible for the safe use and maintenance in homes and nursery settings, in accordance with department procedures. Responsibility for human resources
Supervise and educate less experienced members of therapy staff and provide support to peers. To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and personal development plan (PDP). Responsibility for information resources
33. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department and other specialist groups within the trust, and for national reporting.
Responsibility for research and development
34. To maintain own continuing professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work. Being responsible for maintaining written evidence within CPD portfolio.
35. To be an active member of the in-service training programme available via staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions, external courses and reflective practice by regular attendance and participation in the former including the delivery of presentations.
Participates in evidence-based projects/audits contributes to the implementation of these changes within designated team/area. 37. To attend Mandatory Training and incorporate these within working practices.
Person Specification
Education Training Essential
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy, recognised by HCPC Member of HCPC
Desirable
Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy
Knowledg Essential
Knowledge of basic occupational therapy assessment techniques Proven Physical ability to carry out any therapeutic handling required. To use reflective practise to evaluate own skills and performance.
Desirable
oComputer skills at an appropriate level for report writing and data collections. oEvidence of interest within the field of paediatrics
Experience Essential
Experience of occupational therapy rotations Demonstrate experience of working well in a team environment
Desirable
Paediatric experience as a student or band 5 occupational therapist Experience working within a community setting.
Skills Essential
Evidence of good communication skills, written and verbal, ensuring effective communication with service users and other professionals Ability to demonstrate assessment and clinical skills within the occupational therapy field. Organisational and prioritisation skills
Desirable
Ability to work flexibly when necessary.
Personal Attributes Essential
Access to transport for work purposes To work well within a team setting, complimenting existing team dynamics Motivated to develop new skills To be able to work independent of peer support or supervision. The ability to deliver complex and sensitive information
Desirable
Innovative in approach and outlook
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address 1st Floor, Kilby House, Liverpool Innovation Park
Liverpool
L7 9NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)