Job summary
- Main area
- ISCAN Children's
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 245-AHP6COT-06-24
- Employer
- Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Rowan House
- Town
- Hyde
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/07/2024
Employer heading
ISCAN Children's Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6
Job overview
ISCAN Children’s Specialist Occupational Therapist
Band 6
1 x 37.5 hours - Permanent
There has never been a more exciting time to join the ISCAN (Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs) team. We are moving forward in growing our service following some recent investment for our workforce and also to enhance our Local Offer. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of resources for our new ISCAN website. In addition, the Trust are working with the team to develop some innovative approaches to redesign pathways with the goal of delivering improved care for our children and families across Tameside and Glossop.
Our organisation recognises the value and contribution Allied Health Professionals make to the NHS as the third largest workforce. As such, Tameside and Glossop ICFT are taking part in the national AHP workforce supply project. This project seeks to support the professional development and growth of this workforce to meet the continually evolving needs of the populations these highly skilled practitioners serve. It could not be a better time to join our organisation and be a part of the exciting future ahead.
Main duties of the job
The service provides community based occupational therapy to children with additional and complex health needs, working closely with other professionals involved in the child’s care. We are part of a multi-agency team, which includes physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, and nurses; providing specialist services to children and young people 0-19 years of age, which enables plenty of scope for integrated working. Within occupational therapy we have a number of care pathways; there are opportunities to work with children with moderate to complex physical needs as well children referred with developmental and/or neurodevelopmental conditions, such as, DCD, ASD, and ADHD. We invite applicants who would like to work across all areas as well as those who have a particular field of interest. There will be an opportunity for all staff to be involved with the progression of universal and targeted levels of intervention, including the development of advice and training to educational settings.
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated Occupational Therapist who has had significant experience of working with children and young people with additional needs. They will be committed to provide a holistic therapeutic and multi-agency approach to children and their families. Applicants will demonstrate excellent communication skills and be keen to work as a member of an integrated team.
Working for our organisation
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
To work as part of the Interdisciplinary Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs (ISCAN) Team to provide Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with additional needs and/or complex and long term conditions in a variety of settings including
nurseries, schools, special schools, the child’s home and clinics.
To work closely with the integrated team to set joint goals with the child and family and devise therapeutic programmes. To teach the devised programme to parents, carers and educational staff to ensure therapy is fully integrated into the child’s management plan. To manage a caseload of clients, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate interventions.
To delegate appropriate work to junior staff across disciplines within the multidisciplinary team.
To be responsible for maintaining own records of intervention in care pathways and for completing own contact data.
To contribute to the training of the team, students of all disciplines and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
To contribute to service development projects including patient care pathways with the support of service team leaders.
To be responsible for delivery and monitoring of the therapy component of the child’s care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
To be accountable for own clinical actions, ensuring adherence to professional code of conduct.
To co-ordinate and attend relevant clinical meetings plus meetings in other settings, eg schools.
To organise and lead client related meetings as appropriate, eg Person Centred Planning (PCP) or Early Help Assessment (EHA) meetings.
To recognise the need to work with interpreters or bilingual co-workers as appropriate.
To contribute to the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice by providing timely and detailed reports and recommendations that comply with departmental guidelines.
To organise assessments to identify the most appropriate equipment to meet a child’s needs, involving outside agencies where necessary. To follow departmental criteria for ordering, issuing and retrieval of equipment. To issue and install equipment, carrying out risk assessments as
appropriate. To train users and carers to ensure safe use of equipment.
To monitor and review all equipment issued to ensure its continued suitability and safety.
To demonstrate correct handling techniques to parents and carers when assessing and treating a child with motor impairment.
To be responsible for the supervision of junior staff within the team and for delegating appropriate tasks.
To maintain up-to-date knowledge of local and national changes in legislation.
To make and implement recommendations which contribute to service development.
To lead on specific client related developments and activities within the team as agreed with team leaders.
To participate in and contribute to departmental audit.
To participate in staff meetings and integrated team development meetings.
To assist in the development, use of and actively promote care pathways and protocols within the Children’s Integrated Service as identified by team leaders.
To lead sessions, eg journal clubs which show evidence of ability to accurately appraise and evaluate current research and show evidence of application of practice.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely treatment records in line with Trust Policies.
To maintain timely, accurate statistics and other records as requested by the service and the Trust.
To provide specialist reports and discharge summaries as relevant to practice setting.
To provide written reports to a variety of agencies detailing the progress of interventions.
To be an integral member of the ISCAN Team, representing Occupational Therapy providing advice to other professionals.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- • Health Professions Council Registration
- • Ability to travel to different locations within Tameside and Glossop
Desirable criteria
- • Post Registration qualifications in related subject areas i.e. Developmental Coordination Disorder.
- • Full UK Driving License
- • Access to a vehicle for work
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Child development and common complex conditions
- • Good working knowledge of therapy processes and theoretical models
- • Child Protection processes and procedures
- • Early Help Assessment Framework
- • Understanding of evidence based practice and the implications for clinical practice.
- • To have knowledge EMIS clinical IT System
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Significant experience of working with children with additional and/or complex needs
- • Experience working collaboratively with other agencies, e.g. education, social care, voluntary sector
- • Evidence of current and ongoing Continuous professional development
- • Experience of managing or supervising therapy assistants and technical instructors
Desirable criteria
- • Previous experience gained in NHS setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Communication – all ages and abilities of understanding.
- Independent working
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with different agencies
- Self motivating
- Self evaluating
- Ability to identify own learning needs.
- Ability to work with and empower children and adolescents of all abilities.
- Teaching and assessment skills.
- Mentorship skills
- Ability to implement episodes of care.
- Ability to work in a multi disciplinary team
- Developing networks with the wider community
- Ability to work under a degree of pressure
Desirable criteria
- Research, audit and data analysis
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Hughes
- Job title
- ISCAN Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 366 2050
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