Senior Occupational Therapist (Experts at Hand) - CFHD

• Hold responsibility for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a case load within a designated geographical area (Exeter, East and Mid Devon) within own level of competence and capability
• Using a strengths-based approach; ensure clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice and Routine Outcome Measures
• Deliver specialist occupational therapy advice, assessment and interventions to a client group of children and young people experiencing a range of difficulties in maximising their occupational performance within different settings
• Interventions may include direct therapy, coaching or training, provision or recommendations for suitable adaptive equipment where this is a statutory provision and provide specialist guidance and recommendations for home or school adaptations
• Supervise and support Occupational Therapy Technicians and/or Integrated Therapy assistants
• Mentor/ clinically supervise newly qualified Occupational Therapists and Band 4/5 staff as required
• Participate in the provision of student placements
• Promote and support participation of service users across the service
• Work across other geographical areas as required to support colleagues according to need and demand
• Part of the role will include assessment and intervention of specialised equipment and environmental adaptations as part of our statutory work completed

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Diploma level specialist training or experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Post-graduate certified courses specific to childrens needs (e.g. Sensory training; ADOS, 3di etc)
• Membership of professional body

Essential

• To work within trust clinical guidelines and Royal College of OT and HCPC standards
• To have working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own quality and safety of practice
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice and specialist approaches
• Extensive knowledge of legislation affecting clinical practice such as manual handling, housing and SEND
• Knowledge and experience of a wide range of Occupational Therapy therapeutic interventions for children and young people including but not inclusive to: manual handling, specialist equipment, 24-hour postural management, fine motor, sensory differences and housing adaptations
• Knowledge of a wide range of Occupational Therapy assessment tools appropriate to meet a wide range of needs in the paediatric population
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of legislation around SEND