Occupational Therapist SEND

To work within the SEND Occupational Therapy Service.

To be responsible for providing specialist assessment, treatment and support for children and their families, with a wide range of complex needs within supervised practice. Undertaking this within the educational provision, while liaising with other professionals.

To ensure a high standard of care for each child, working with all disciplines and agencies involved with that family. To communicate with these agencies, parents and children in an appropriate manner, often with sensitive information regarding diagnosis and outcomes.

To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any trends and developments, incorporating this as necessary into your work.

To be an active member of the in-service training programme, by attendance, contributing to and presenting at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions, external courses and engaging in reflective practice.

To keep up to date with developments within your field, disseminate information, and ensure that practice is based on best available evidence.

To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and prepare own Personal Development Plans in conjunction with line manager. To maintain a portfolio which reflects Continuing Professional Development.

To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and to apply to work situation, ensuring others do likewise.

To undertake specific Child Protection training adhering to local and national Child Protection Procedures

To undertake all the provisions outlined in the section of the EHCP

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision:Transforming Lives

Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men s Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

To teach all people involved with the child, handling and management skills as appropriate. To educate and train other healthcare and multi agency partners in Paediatric Occupational Therapy management as required by the caseload. To provide specialist advice to multi agency partners involved with thechild/adolescent. To work in a variety of locations e.g. community clinics, homes, schools, nurseries inline with service requirements.

To provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives,carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of occupational therapy and to ensure a consistent approach to the childs care, including staff in an educational setting. This includes teaching parents/carers handling and management skills as appropriate To contribute towards written reports/letters communicating assessment and treatment results to other partners involved in the management of children/adolescents on your caseload.

To communicate effectively with the child/adolescent and their carers to maximise potential and to ensure understanding of their condition. Addressing physical,…