Specialist Occupational Therapist 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Clinical Responsibilities Provide high quality, evidence based Occupational Therapy provision for children and young people receiving support from community rehabilitation services in partnership with other members of the multiprofessional team. Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments of children with a range of needs including highly complex needs. Devise and carry out therapeutic interventions that are developmentally appropriate and goal directed with support from senior members of the team. Devise suitable, individualised occupational therapy programmes/strategies that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents, educators or members of the Multi- professional Team; these should be monitored, evaluated and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child. Develop therapy goals, in collaboration and with the child and family/carers, as well as the multiprofessional team, to maximise recovery and facilitate the participation of the child in their daily life. Provide a range of occupational therapy interventions for outpatient intervention packages e.g. upper limb assessment and programmes. Work closely with all members of the Multi-professional Team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and/ or appointments, as required. Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, in order to ensure effective service delivery. Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service. Support the community team to deliver an early supported discharge model for children and young people residing in the Southeast. Work collaboratively with the community and inpatient rehabilitation therapy teams to deliver timely assessments, goal setting, treatment planning, intensive therapy and meaningful outcomes for children and young people. Work in collaboration with the inpatient therapy team and offer packages of intensive outpatient therapy at The Childrens Trust. Provide effective, timely and concise information to inform childrens progress reporting, discharge planning and transfer of input to local community services. Works collaboratively across the multi-professional team, fostering positive working relationships, communication and coordination to achieve meaningful outcomes for children and their families. To attend and contribute to occupational therapy/Communinty team staff meetings and other meetings when appropriate. To work on agreed areas of service development. Provides clinical supervision monthly to MDT Technicians. Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time. Management of Self and Others Provide support and clinical supervision for junior team members and students, within area of responsibility, providing direction, motivation and support to achieve key objectives. Participate in the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions, as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraise. Manage time effectively, prioritising and delegating work appropriately and as required. Communication Communicate effectively with children/young people and families (applying the principles of consistent communication). Facilitate effective communication with families and members of the Multi-professional Team. Recognise barriers to effective communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate. Attend and contribute to Multi-professional Team meetings, to discuss individual children/ young people and service in general, as required e.g. reviews, case conferences, parents evenings, clinics, etc. Keep appropriate and accurate intervention records, fulfilling legal, professional and all other requirements of The Childrens Trust. Ensure documents are managed confidentially at all times. Manage informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute to the resolution of written complaints, and as they occur taking immediate action where necessary. Governance Read and implement all policies, procedures and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keep up to date with changes as and when they occur. Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Head of Therapies. Continue the audit cycle, by evaluating any changes implemented as a result. This should include the adoption of evidence informed practice, the trial of emerging interventions and the cessation of interventions, where evidence is insufficient and other approaches are indicated. Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Head of Therapies. Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; and use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of future practice. Actively participate in local clinical governance and service improvement activities. Career Long Learning, Education and Research Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policy. Advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities, e.g. by attending courses/ lectures, contact and involvement with relevant special interest groups and visiting other departments/ organisations and by conducting Literature Reviews. Prepare for Performance Development Reviews, identifying learning objectives and setting targets; identify opportunities for professional development in order to meet continuing professional development requirements. Participates in in-service competency training programmes and teaching sessions, as appropriate. Professionalism Takes action and raises concerns. Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust. Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times. Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times. Health and Safety Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures. Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post. Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training. Promotes the health and safety of others. Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed. Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment. Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems. Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary. Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience. Remains organised and focused when under pressure. Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback. Motivates self and other.