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An exciting opportunity to join the Integrated Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Service. A key member of the Neurology and Oncology Therapy Team, based at Sheffield Children's Hospital, providing assessment, treatment and ongoing management for children across a range of settings. Opportunity to rotate into the Early Years Therapy Team, based at Ryegate Children's Centre, contributing to occupation-based early intervention for infants and children aged 0-5 years.
Job Responsibility:
Provide a specialised and high standard of occupational therapy
Assessment, treatment and management of children in different settings within the specialities of Neurology, Neurodisability & Oncology
Rehabilitation of children and young people with conditions such as acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer, cerebral palsy, developmental delay and developmental difficulties
Provide information that would help identify a diagnosis of the problem related to occupational therapy
Develop highly skilled knowledge to deliver an individualised treatment programme for each child
Independently manage a personal caseload of children & young people within a defined area of the service or a particular client group
Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as a developing autonomous practitioner
Requirements:
HPC registration
Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent, relevant postgraduate courses and in-service training
Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
Variety of general experience and a working knowledge of a broad variety of conditions
18 months - 2 years post-graduate experience
Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working with children with physical disabilities
Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for services
Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care
Understanding of the impact of disability on children and their families
Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
Competent I.T skills
Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner
Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately
Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records
Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations
Problem solving approach
Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a multi-professional team
Personal access to a car and business class insurance cover
High level of interpersonal skills
Reliable, punctual, flexible
Current UK professional registration
Nice to have:
Membership of the BAOT
Involvement in BAOT special interest groups or local PT/OT Federation sub-groups
Experience of running groups for children with disabilities
Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation
Student / assistant supervision
Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
Knowledge of assessment tools used for children with DCD