Candidates should possess experience in paediatric rheumatology or chronic pain services and be able to demonstrate the impact of occupational therapy in a clinical setting. They will be responsible for setting client-centred rehabilitation goals, providing family-focused support, and coordinating with community and educational services. Opportunities for professional development, including participation in audits and continuing education, are also available in this role, which emphasises both clinical excellence and staff development.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist to become part of the leadership of the well-established and dynamic Rheumatology and Chronic pain team, here at Evelina Children's Hospital, part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. This position will oversee all areas of Occupational therapy input across these two services.
The 8a post will be the lead Occupational Therapist for the rheumatology and Chronic Pain service at Evelina London and has operational oversight and responsibility for delivery of OT assessments and interventions in this tertiary level service. It provides clinical leadership to the team and will support the development of the band 6 Occupational therapist. The post holder is responsible for clinical governance and assurance including, but not limited to, the management of clinical risk and patient safety, compliance with mandatory training, clinical and professional standards. Reporting to the Clinical Lead for Paediatric Occupational Therapy and ultimately the Head Occupational Therapist, this position leads workforce planning, training and development, with oversight of job plans and has responsibility for delivering governance and operational performance.
This position has become available as a result of redesigning the OT workforce based on the available funding. We look forward to receiving applications from experienced OTs who have worked in inpatient services.
This role involves providing specialist out-patient assessment and intervention for children and young people, working inpartnership with multi-disciplinary colleagues in Physiotherapy and Psychology, as well as the wider MDT and medical colleagues.
You will also support the provision of an in-patient acute service for children and young people requiring rehabilitationfollowing an acute flare up. Examples of clinical problems but not limited to are: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis,Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and other multi-system inflammatory disorders with weakness, joint stiffness and fatigue which result infunctional incapacity.
The occupational therapists are valued members of the multidisciplinary team. They have a key role in promoting the child/young person'srecovery in terms of physical, communication, cognitive and psychosocial abilities. You will be core to providing robust, multidisciplinary,individualised rehabilitation packages. This includes promoting the child/young persons' acquisition of skills to support their development andindependence
You will need to be...
- enthusiastic about developing staff within the team
- able to demonstrate the value of occupational therapy and advocating for OT as a key profession
- experienced in working within paediatric rheumatology/chronic pain services
- able to work autonomously and provide specialist OT assessments and interventions to children, young people and their families
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The successful candidate will have experience with intervention modalities which will include goal-directed task-based occupational therapy, pain and fatiguemanagement. Specialist skills in mental health or a background in working in child development are also desirable.
You will be experienced in setting client-centred rehabilitation goals and will offer a family-centred service. This role requires close liaison andworking in partnership with community therapy services, education services, and/or other appropriate agencies.
You will support children to work towards meaningful goals focusing on functional skills and independence in areas of self-care, school/work andleisure/play, alongside their families and local teams.
You will be responsible for supporting the development of knowledge and skills in this area and will contribute to service development alongsidethe team.
There is the potential to participate in departmental audits or research projects. There is also the opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills through participation in team and hospital wide continuing professional development programmes, supervision of junior staff members and students, appraisal, in-service training and joint working
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