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    Specialist Occupational Therapist - London, United Kingdom - Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

    Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
    Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    We are looking to appoint an individual with experience of working with children with complex presentations and neurological difficulties, who has previously worked in an orthopaedic setting.

    The role involves pre-op assessment, post-op intervention and seating assessments for children undergoing complex orthopaedic surgery in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.

    Surgery is predominately lower limb and spinal, but there are also a small number of upper limb orthopaedic procedures undertaken.

    Liaison with children's local services is paramount to ensure continuity of care and safe discharge and expert communication skills are therefore a necessity.

    The role also involves input to the Pan Hospital Wheelchair Service and previous experience of assessing for and providing a wide range of wheelchairs and seating systems is required.


    You will be one of five Occupational Therapists working in this team and the post is line managed by the Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist in Orthopaedics and Spines.

    As a senior member of this team, the post-holder will also be responsible for prioritisation and delegation of duties to others on a day to day basis.

    They will also supervise a Band 6 Occupational Therapist as well as students.

    **Findings should be used to inform child and family-centred goals.
    To plan and implement individual interventions to optimise a child's potential for development or recovery of function using specific techniques and/or equipment, in collaboration with the children and parents, local services and the MDT
    To be responsible for maintaining your competency to practice through reflective practice and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities. To be an active member of the in-service training programme and to present at staff meetings as appropriate.
    To represent the Trust regarding Occupational Therapy Services provided to patients within your clinical area.

    All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

    We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

    We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently.

    We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

    We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.

    Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background.

    Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.

    All of our staff networks are open to any employee
    Academic/Professional qualification/Training
    Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
    Health & Care Professions Council registration
    Post-graduate training in equipment prescription.
    MSc in a relevant field to OT

    Previous experience working as an Occupational Therapist with individuals with physical disabilities and providing occupational therapy to address occupational performance difficulties that result from disability or trauma.

    Excellent understanding of orthopaedic paediatric conditions & the therapeutic interventions indicated to support occupational engagement
    Post-graduate experience working in orthopaedics with children and young people
    Previous experience of service development and quality improvement
    Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.

    Involvement in clinical support networks relevant to paediatric occupational therapy.

    Awareness of national initiatives and legislation pertaining to Health and Social Care and the relevance to Occupational Therapy provision within a tertiary setting.


    Ability to work autonomously, under the supervision of a senior therapist, setting own priorities and working to deadlines.
    Able to make decisions relating to the moving and handling of orthopaedic paediatric patients.

    Ability to clearly articulate and communicate the role of the OT within Orthopaedics and the value it offers children and their families for their well-being, safety and independence skills.

    Excellent organisation, computer and time management skills

    Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
    Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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