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We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Children's Occupational Therapy (OT) team at Seaside View Child Development Centre (CDC) as a Band 3 Paediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant maternity leave cover.
This is a full time, fixed term (12 months), position working alongside our OTs both in the CDC and atnurseries, mainstream and special schools, supporting individuals and groups of children to achieve their OT goals. You will support the registered clinician in reviewing and outcoming the care plans of the children and young people (CYP) accessing the service, working with the parents/carers and school to ensure the best possible level of care is being provided to the child. This can include use of equipment, classroom and environmental changes, regular support and guidance to the family and other professionals working with the CYP.
You will develop your skills as part of the Occupational therapy team (clinicians and other support staff) to provide Occupational Therapy interventions and treatments, overseen by a qualified and experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist. The role of the OT assistant is to implement the treatment plan outlined by the qualified Occupational Therapist
Main duties of the job
You will assist registered occupational therapists in their day-to-day duties, support children and young people with a range of difficulties, under the supervision of registered clinicians. The post requires travel in Brighton and Hove. You will work with children and young people (CYP) in school settings, in clinics based at the CDC, and occasionally in people's homes.
You will deliver support following guidance and care plans devised by registered clinicians and work with CYP and their families to monitor skills, progress, and report back on their progress, liaising with the occupational therapist and other members of the Multi Disciplinary Team. You will also support CYP and their families with the equipment they need, ensuring the make sure clients have all the special aids they need and that the equipment is in good working order.
Do you have:
- A caring and encouraging attitude
- Tact and sensitivity
- Patience
- Good communication skills
- Initiative
- The ability to work in a team
- The ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds
We would love to hear from you.
About us
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust's workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work within a supportive team of experienced therapists and assistants in providing a high quality assessment and intervention service to children aged 0-19 years, who have a variety of conditions, including Cerebral Palsy, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Coordination Disorder, learning difficulties and complex physical/learning difficulties.
For further information please see attached JD and PS.
If you have any more questions about this job and whether its right for you, then please contact us and well be happy to discuss your questionswith you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- NVQ3 or equivalent level of knowledge
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a team
- Admin and IT skills
- Excellent verbal communication and ability to build rapport
- Practical, resourceful and reliable
- Ability to follow detailed instruction
- Ability to prioritise and plan delegated work from a variety of sources, meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
- Ability to record information accurately
- Basic understanding of statutory health and social services
- Ability to understand work related boundaries and refer matters of importance to a senior colleague
- Commitment to professional development and attainment of competencies
Desirable
- Knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices gained through experience
- Basic level of theoretical knowledge relevant to clinical setting
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
Desirable
- Experience of working within a rehabilitation or therapy setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Edburton Building
Elm Grove
Brighton and Hove
BN23EW
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
