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    Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Blackpool, United Kingdom - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Blackpool, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job summary

    Do you want to work in a team that can make a real difference?

    Would you like to be recognised for your efforts and hard work?

    We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Children's Community Occupational Therapist to join our children's community services therapy teams. The team covers the whole of the Fylde Coast for children and young people aged yrs and up to 19 yrs within a special school.

    The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

    Main duties of the job

    Whilst working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team you will also have access to regular supervision, team meetings and training/CPD sessions along with a buddy system for the first 3 months in post to ensure you are well supported in the role.

    The role is predominately Monday to Friday office hours however occasional flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the service. It is based at St Annes Primary Care Centre but travel is required throughout the Fylde Coast therefore care driver/owner is an essential part of this role.

    About us

    Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

    As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    To accept clinical responsibility for the management of a specific paediatric caseload; to assess and review level of need and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and time management with supervision from a senior therapist.

    To undertake comprehensive assessment of childrens needs using an appropriate mix of standardised assessments and clinical observation skills.

    To use analytical and clinical reasoning skills to formulate agreed individual treatment plans and goals.

    To implement treatment plans incorporating the safe moving, handling and positioning of children to enable them to participate in treatment episodes and to carry out activities of daily living.

    To provide occupational therapy intervention in a variety of environments including home, school and other premises within the community.

    To provide treatment on an individual or group basis according to the assessed needs.

    To alter and revise planned interventions as a result of changes in an individuals level of function or circumstances, using clinical reasoning skills.

    To demonstrate safe therapeutic handling skills continually assessing the frequently changing levels of risks involved.

    To provide advice / participate in multidisciplinary discussions regarding diagnosis and prognosis and to support the family through this process.

    To use clinical reasoning skills to prioritise, allocate and delegate cases to support staff.

    To provide planned advice, teaching and instruction to parents, carers and other relevant professionals in health, social and educational services to promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent, co-ordinated approach to optimise patient care.

    To assess for, trial and prescribe equipment for use in a variety of settings and to advise, instruct and educate carers / other professionals in the use of equipment, moving and handling techniques, postural management etc.

    To provide reports / information which are needed by other agencies to assist in decision making advice for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP).To provide advice to health, social care and education colleagues in the overall management of the child in a range of community settings. This will include the preparation and presentation of reports at relevant case conferences / other meetings, under the guidance of a senior therapist.

    To work collaboratively with children, their carers and multi-agency professionals to assist in the development of comprehensive support packages for children and their families living with disabling conditions. This will include review of service provision to accommodatechanging clinical and / or social situations

    Person Specification

    Education/Qualifications

    Essential

  • State registration
  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

    • Desirable

  • Computing experience

    • Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

    Essential

  • Good understanding of the core skills of Occupational Therapy
  • Good understanding of how these work in paediatrics
  • Able to plan and run treatments and know the use of activity and how to adapt this to working with a child
  • Knowledge of current best practice
  • An awareness of the requirements of clinical governance
  • Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
  • Portfolio of documented evidence of CPD
  • Knowledge of paediatric conditions and / or treatment
  • Ability to relate theory to clinical situations
  • Caseload management skills
  • Clinical planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to plan and conduct assessment and intervention
  • Ability to manage own time
  • Knowledge and practical experience of manual handling
  • Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and recognize when support is required
  • Clear written reporting skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to make independent decisions seeking help and guidance when required, taking into account Trust / departmental policies and guidelines

    • Desirable

  • Experience of research, audit, reflective practice or outcome measures
  • Awareness of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria / policies and procedures
  • IT skills including word processing and email
  • Ability to lead in a given situation

    • Experience

    Desirable

  • Experience working with children
  • Experience of working within community settings

    • Other

    Essential

  • Full UK driving licence
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