Occupational Therapist

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1 Occupational Therapist Grade Hours & Leave Capsule job profile Competencies Qualifications, Training & Experience NHS Band 5-6 equivalent) Starting Salary 22,110 FTE upwards (Dependent upon experience) Plus a comprehensive benefits and CPD package hours per week Monday to Friday X4 days 9am to 4.30pm with Tuesdays 9am to 5.30pm 44 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holiday days per year. The School operates across three terms. Permanent Contract Responsible to: Specialist Occupational Therapist Role Summary: This is a unique opportunity to work closely with pupils, other therapists (e.g. SLT) and teachers to provide specialist direct and indirect therapy to address sensory processing difficulties, anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties, motor and perceptual skills, functional life skills and skills of daily living. To input and advise the Jigsaw+ service (young adult ASD) and their support workers. Duties and Responsibilities: Assessment and treatment of a range of paediatric motor, perceptual, sensory and functional difficulties Planning and writing appropriate therapy interventions, making judgements about type and timing of treatment negotiated with parents and school. Writing and/or delivering group and individual therapy as required and integrating therapy into the class rooms and individual curriculums. Integrating therapy programmes with principles of applied behaviour analysis where appropriate. Managing own caseload effectively with The following list is not exhaustive but is intended to clarify essential attributes required to perform this role. Jigsaw provides a supportive environment and success is based on the quality of teamwork and personnel already working here. Personal skills and qualities are therefore of considerable importance Level 2 Achieving Results: Identifies critical connections and patterns in information/data Soundly analyses verbal and numerical data Recognises causes and consequences of actions and events that are not readily apparent Anticipates and thinks ahead about next steps Modifies an existing idea, working practice to enhance own performance Generates results by acting in a focused way and within the deadlines; finds ways to go around obstacles with minimum guidance Makes efforts to optimise process workflows efficiently using technology Candidate Requirements: Essential: Recognised OT degree/qualification HCPC Licence to Practice MRCOT Registration Knowledge of Special needs/ Autism Spectrum Disorders Knowledge of a range of approaches to assessment, intervention and outcomes Desirable: MSc or equivalent level training Sensory Integration Training Postural Management training/bobath course Clinical experience and working knowledge of the service area ABA Training Working with ABA practitioners Evidence of CPD e.g. membership of relevant CEN/SIG evidence of completion of specialist short courses (Preferably CYPF Children s and Adolescence) Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team April 2018 Page 1 of 5

2 support from more experienced practitioners as required to manage complex cases Providing advice and therapy programmes to educational staff, parents and other health professionals. Managing parental and/or school anxieties regarding intervention and prognosis. Evaluating treatment outcomes. Assessing and evaluating therapy outcomes and contributing findings to Annual Review meetings via reports or attendance as required. Demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures. Carry out clinically related administrative duties, relevant to the caseload and operation of the school. To work closely with relevant parties about individuals and practically demonstrate therapeutic approaches where appropriate. To work through the school s professional development programme on applied behaviour analysis and to work towards certification in this area. To develop close links with the whole therapy team To care for and maintain equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained. To monitor stock levels in own service area Writes information coming from multiple sources in a logical and comprehensive, yet concise manner Combines information from various sources in a concise and consistent manner Makes sound use of graphics and tables to effectively present numerical data Anticipates having to adapt work methods to changing technology and environments Considers problems from all new perspectives and can expand on the thinking or solutions proposed by others Adapts to new ideas and initiatives relevant to own area of work Understands and promotes the Organisation s business needs and policies for introducing change Manages the workload and completion of tasks by setting timelines and milestones, and involving stakeholders to deliver on time Provides advice on procedures and the use of financial resources Invites and builds upon the ideas of others Building Relationships Follows-up with clients during and after the delivery of services to ensure that their needs have been met Keeps clients up-to-date on the progress Post holder should demonstrate a commitment to on-going professional development. Further training and development may include: HR induction and on-boarding Health & Safety Induction Familiarisation with policies and practice Opportunities to develop specific skills relevant to case load ABA training Safeguarding training First Aid Other Health, Social Care or Operational Training Presentation skills Other Competencies Training To work through the school s professional development programme on applied behaviour analysis and to work towards certification in this area The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. April 2018 Page 2 of 5

3 and request new equipment as appropriate. Working within departmental budgets. To attend regular therapy team meetings, meetings with class supervisors and lead teachers to discuss individual cases and pupils. To attend fortnightly whole-school staff meetings. To be responsible for maintaining up to date and accurate case notes in line with professional standards and school policies To adhere to local and national standards and guidelines relating to Professional Practice and maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. To recognise and demonstrate commitment to personal development and acquisition of further skills and knowledge relating to clinical areas and evidenced by PDP and Professional Log as specified in the job purpose and the application of these skills to clinical practice. Training and Development: To develop knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and associated disabilities. To participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications and attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required. To attend relevant SIGs to further skills Health & Safety: To understand and implement Health and of the service they are receiving and changes that affect them Ensures service is provided to clients during critical periods Prioritises clients issues and address them accordingly Listens actively, considers people s concerns and adjusts own behaviour in a helpful manner Understands the reason behind, or motivation for someone s actions Is attentive when doing projects, assignments or interacting with people from different countries and backgrounds Expresses negative feelings constructively Recalls others' main points and takes them into account in own communication Reads cues from various listeners to assess when and how to change the planned communication approach to effectively deliver messages Identifies main negotiating points of a given issue and engages in negotiation Listens to differing points of view and promotes mutual understanding Recognises what is and is not acceptable/possible at certain times given the Organisational rules, structures, decision-making bodies, power relationships, Code of Conduct, and Jigsaw Trust Values Caring Person-Centred Continuous Learning Integrity Teamwork April 2018 Page 3 of 5

4 Safety policies and Emergency and Fire procedures. To promote safe working practice and ensure the security of the workplace is maintained at all times. General: To carry out administrative tasks as required. To promote and ensure the good reputation of the Jigsaw Trust and its individual divisions. To provide support in other divisions of the Jigsaw Trust as required. To ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties. To adhere to all Company policies and procedures. values Raises compliance, ethical or other issues to protect the Organisation s reputation and obligations Planning for the future: Actively shares knowledge among peers or offers advice to less experienced colleagues Self-assesses against standards for current position to identify learning needs Effectively transfers acquired knowledge and expertise Demonstrates initiative in professional self-development Is able to present the Organisation's priorities as they relate to own area of work Explains and convinces others of the need for adaptation and change of policies, structures, and methods Proactively sharing information, best practices and respective interests and areas of expertise Identifies current or past contacts that can provide work-related information or assistance Fosters two-way trust in dealing with contacts (e.g. maintains confidentiality regarding sensitive information) Identifies new information or data to key decision-makers or stakeholders to April 2018 Page 4 of 5

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