Lead Occupational Therapist (maternity cover)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £42,000.00 i £48,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £42000.00 - £48000.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, N19 4EB |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0485-26-0000 |
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Lead OT level tasks: To provide supervision/consultation for the OT team including sessional OTs. Consult with the OT team, oversee key cases, ensure report and funding deadlines, and manage case finances To provide some supervision/consultation for other clinical staff as appropriate for the Multi Disciplinary Assessment Service, Complex Trauma Service, Wellbeing Hub, Permanency Service and Neurodiversity Service. To support and supervise some assessments and treatment cases before, during and after the direct work with families across the Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Service, Complex Trauma Service, Wellbeing Hub, Permanency Service and Neurodiversity Service. To monitor some assessment and treatment reports for quality control purposes and ensure they are disseminated on time. To provide some professional and parent consultations. Liaise with external professionals to support FF-referred families and negotiate assessment and treatment contracts. To attend and chair some professionals meetings on behalf of Family Futures. To collaborate in the monitoring and tracking of the flow of work in the Assessment Service and Therapy Service (including the Complex Trauma Service, Wellbeing Hub and Neurodiversity Service) in conjunction with the Assessment Services Manager, Therapy Services Manager and other appropriate managers. To have an overview of the finances of the OT Service and the organisation as a whole under the direction of the other managers. To ensure that the Therapy Service complies with the requirements for Voluntary Adoption Agencies and Adoption Support Agencies. Be aware of Safeguarding, Risk, Care and Control, Notification procedures, and health and safety, especially when deputizing for managers To liaise with the Assessment and Therapy Services Managers as well as the other appropriate managers and to deputise for the Assessment and Therapy Service Managers or other managers in their absence. To attend various meetings as appropriate in connection with the smooth running or the organisation. In addition to the core responsibilities, the role requires fulfilling other duties befitting the position's grade level, as directed by Family Futures. General Tasks: Work as an integrated clinical team member, providing support, assessments, and treatment to Family Futures referred children and families, including home visits and out-of-hours care. Manage a full caseload within the Complex Trauma Service, including taking on the key worker role as needed. To be on the rota for initial enquiries ensuring that initial enquires are dealt with in an efficient and empathetic manner To participate in clinical work in the iAdopt assessment programme (informing prospective adopters about sensory needs in traumatised children and being part of the evaluation of their understanding and skills) and post placement support. Compile comprehensive assessment, treatment, and other required reports on children and parents. To write good quality session/supervision notes and keeping a telephone log. As well as to ensure that this is done within 48 hours of the session. To maintain good and up to date computer records. Efficiently manage caseload, check messages (phone, email) and respond appropriately. Contribute to the development and execution of marketing and social media campaigns by sharing your role and expertise, helping to promote the company's services and brand presence. Service Development To participate in the continued development of the integrative Neuro-Physiological Psychotherapy (NPP) model with a particular emphasis on the role of Sensory Integration. Contribute to the development of the new Neurodiversity Service, providing insights to ensure effective, person-cantered care. To take an active part in research projects as well as the monitoring and evaluation of Family Futures services. To be involved in the development of the Assessment and Therapy Service as a whole as well as the training of staff working across all services. To write/edit articles and books on behalf of Family Futures and in collaboration with other agencies as appropriate. To contribute to the Education and Development Programme as well as in house staff training programme as part of this dissemination process. Manner of Work: To adhere to the policies and procedures of Family Futures as laid down in the Adoption Agency handbook and Statement of Purpose, this includes safeguarding, risk, care and control, notification and equal opportunities policies. Ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard and compliance with the Data Protection Act and Family Futures confidentiality standards. To comply with the requirements for registration of their respective professional body and to keep their professional membership up to date. At all times, to maintain the highest standards of professional practice and to adhere to the HCPC and UKCP guidelines for practice. To work in a collaborative and empathetic manner with parents, children and their support networks. To be aware of the need for personal therapy due to the particular nature of the work undertaken at Family Futures and to be prepared to fund personal therapy should at any time it appear to be a requirement of the job.