B5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £35,763.00 i £43,466.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £35763.00 - £43466.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, N7 9LD |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9220-25-0600 |
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To able to select and apply OT assessments (standardised and non-standardised) for a designated case load, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, and enabling the child in the areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. To set and maintain high standards of clinical practice, which is evidence based where possible, using standardised assessment and outcome measures, where appropriate. children and young people with SEN, seeking support and supervision from clinical supervisor as appropriate. To develop knowledge in special educational needs including learning disability, autism, sensory and physical disabilities, underpinned by current evidence based practice and outcome measures. Demonstrate clinical knowledge in the areas of Developmental Co-ordination Disorders and sensory processing disorders as well as other conditions common within the Bridge School caseload such as Specific Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder and neurological conditions such as Cerebral Palsy and Hemiplegia. Knowledge of moving and Handling legislation and knowledge of current moving and handling best practice and associated equipment, with application to risk assessments. To make appropriate clinical decisions on evidence from assessment of complex cases, seeking advice as appropriate. To develop clear care plans based on best practice. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness reflecting on evidence-based practice and outcome measures. To communicate complex condition related information to carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, demonstrating empathy and ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist. To work closely with children/young people carers, MDT and families, in order to agree plan of management. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible, and seek guidance from clinical supervisor or team lead as required. To form productive relationships with others who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties. To demonstrate excellent communication skills. To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and /or parents/carers to engage in the therapeutic process. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children with special and complex needs and their carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and implications of the same. To develop and demonstrate the ability to manage children with behaviours of concern including being aware of behaviour management plans, liaising with the MDT, and seeking appropriate consultation as appropriate. To monitor and review the progress of children and young people against the targets set and agreed, and to modify targets as appropriate. To adapt practice to meet individual client circumstances.