Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe, ensuring adherence to other relevant elements of service delivery.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

Apply learning from the training programme to practice

Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CaMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS and in line with The Junction Foundation Policies and Procedures.

To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development as required for the purposes of continued professional accreditation or registration and as identified through The Junction Foundations professional development and Appraisal system.

To undertake clinical supervision and case management as per partnership and Junctions supervision policy and in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

To work within The Links GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

To adhere to all The Links Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

Other

Mapping/updating of existing local services for signposting and review/update existing service directory. Continue to welcome spotlight sessions for external providers during whole team meetings or attend their team meetings.

Engage caseload to increase effective stakeholder participation in service design and delivery and increase attendance at participation events/groups.

Regular promotion and marketing of childrens mental health, prevention and early intervention linking in with local/national campaigns

Work in partnership with Junction foundation other support services.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in development of the role in

Person Specification

Theraputic Practice

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with high-intensity CBT approaches and willing to support the implementation of The Link model and integrate within practice.
• Demonstrates and understanding of assessment and risk
• Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements
• Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
• Demonstrates an understanding of childrens mental health

Case Management & Line Management

Essential

• Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions.
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Holds a recognised qualification in Counselling or Psychological Therapy

Clinical Supervision & Case Management

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management
• Shows responsibility for continuous professional development

Partnership Working

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with school leadership teams to support and maintain contracts
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within The Link
• Demonstrates a willingness to work collaboratively with children, young people and families
• Has the willingness to work under supervision to develop good therapeutic relationships with children, young people and families.

Child Protection & Safeguarding

Essential

• A clear understanding of LSCB policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Link service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

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

The Junction

Address

Westfield Farm

The Green, Dormanstown

Redcar

Cleveland

TS10 5NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thejunctionfoundation.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will attend all university based taught and self-directed study days required by Northumbria University (Higher Education Institute), as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week (3 days) using their newly developed skills as part of schools referral delivery model.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide, under supervision, assessment, including risk assessment, of children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To support management of the waiting list playing a proactive role in prioritisation, assessment and signposting.

To work with families involved with social care liaising closely with Social Workers and other professionals working across Children, Young People and Family Services.

To select and deliver a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate or moderate to severe mental health difficulties delivered in collaboration with the child, young person and family.

To work within CYP IAPT Delivering with and Delivering Well Values and Standards.

To work within the principles of CYP IAPT ensuring the appropriate use of routine outcome monitoring tools

To make use of referral pathways following assessment for children, young people and families requiring other services, including statutory and voluntary agencies.

To explore and evaluate clinical treatment using evaluation tools, contributing to evidence-based practice.

Working in collaboration to support children, young people and families in the self-management of presenting difficulties.

Working in collaboration with children, young people and families to develop effective treatment plans and agreed outcomes.

To operate within the Service Referral to Discharge Protocols.

Through close case management and supervision, escalate cases where the level of need becomes beyond scope, or more severe ensuring adherence to other relevant element of service delivery.

Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This may include guided self-help. This work may be face-to-face, by telephone or via other media.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of children and young people contacts offered, and sessions carried out per week in order to improve timely access and minimise waiting times.

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training element of the post including practical, academic and practice-based assessments.

Apply learning from the training programme to practice

Receive clinical supervision and case management weekly in relation to course work, competencies and clinical work to meet the required standards.

Prepare and present case load information to supervisors and case managers within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the trainee, supervisor and service are delivered.

Respond to and implement supervision suggestions by supervisors in practice.

Work within the boundaries of service delivery and support to meet the requirements of the service needs.

Engage in and respond to personal development supervision to improve competencies and practice

Partnership Working

To create and maintain effective working relationships with Headteachers, Deputy Heads, SENCOs, Pastoral Teams, mental health champions and wider teaching staff by providing advice and consultative support on emotional and mental health issues, and in relation to appropriate referral pathways for children, young people and families experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

To liaise effectively with other local providers, including statutory, voluntary sector organisation and third sector organisations on behalf of the child, young person or family.

To build effective working relationships with other local childrens mental health providers including statutory and third sector CAMHS and support the development of pathways of support.

Safeguarding

Responsible for safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times and operating within local policies and procedures.

Under guidance and support taking appropriate safeguarding action to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

Under guidance and supervision to identify and support families in accessing Early Help Services.

To share appropriate information with parents/carers or other agencies regarding the childs wellbeing and progress keeping within the boundaries of Confidentiality and Information Sharing protocols.

A Professional and Ethical Service

To maintain appropriate clinical notes and records on IAPTUS

To undertake relevant Continuing Professional Development

To undertake clinical supervision and case management in line with the appropriate professional body - BABCP

To work within GDPR and Information Governance policies and procedures.

To ensure a safe and secure working environment for self and others and to take action as necessary within Health and Safety and other guidelines.

To adhere to all Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

To promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people using the service.

This job description is designed to identify principal responsibilities only. The post holder is required to be flexible in developing the role.

Person Specification

Case Management & Line Management

Essential

• Under supervision demonstrates a willingness to challenge assumptions and practice and with guidance can provide alternative and creative solutions.
• Demonstrates commitment to deliver high quality services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds a Psychology or other Health/social care/youth related undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)

Desirable

• Holds a recognised qualification in counselling or psychological therapy
• Holds a recognised membership of a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)
• Is accredited with a relevant professional body (i.e. HCPC/BACP/BABCP/BAAT/UKCP/BPS)

Clinical Supervision & Case Management

Essential

• Shows responsibility for continuous professional development
• Demonstrates a willingness to undertake clinical supervision and case management

Child Protection & Safeguarding

Essential

• A clear understanding of LSCB policies and procedures and commitment to the safeguarding of children and young people

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Post qualification experience as a practising counsellor/psychological therapist
• Demonstrates an understanding of CYP IAPT
• Demonstrates an understanding of The Junction Foundation service, including referral pathways and criteria for access
• Experience of working within a childrens mental health service
• Experience of working within educational establishments

Partnership Working

Essential

• Demonstrates an ability to effectively build and manage relationships with referrers both within schools and community
• Strong working relationships with school leadership teams to support and maintain contracts
• Demonstrates a consistently positive attitude to working within The Junction Foundation and partnership

Theraputic Practice

Essential

• Demonstrates and understanding of assessment and risk
• Shows a willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of both service, children, young people and families and university requirements
• Ability to work with an agreed caseload and manage agreed targets and performance measures
• Demonstrates an understanding of childrens mental health

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to work with low-intensity CBT approaches and willing to support the implementation of The Junction Foundation model and integrate within practice.

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

The Junction

Address

Westfield Farm

The Green, Dormanstown

Redcar

Cleveland

TS10 5NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://thejunctionfoundation.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a locum role and as such, there will be no employment relationship between the successful applicant and the practice. The below is intended as an indication of the kind of things we are looking for.

Provide medical services for the practice population to a high standard, including day-to-day activities such as surgery consultations, telephone advice, telephone consultations and home visits and appropriate administration to ensure accurate records, patient continuity and quality of care.

Comply with the requirements of the practices General Medical Services/Personal Medical Services (GMS/PMS/APMS) contract, Enhanced Services contracts, educational/training delivery contracts and private contracts.

Adhere to the principles of good medical practice.

Provide high quality medical services to patients registered with the practice.

Provide a full range of services in line with the requirements of the GMS/PMS/APMS) Contract and Enhanced Services Contracts.

Refer patients as appropriate and in accordance with local procedures.

Undertake duties such as prescription signing, prescribing reviews, telephone advice, duty doctor, in accordance with the rota

Undertake clinics, post-natal checks, child developmental checks as agreed or required.

Manage long-term conditions in accordance with practice and national clinical guidelines.

Prescribe generically and in accordance with the practice formulary.

Provide appropriate health promotion advice to all patients

Ensure good clinical governance is part of patient care and other practice activities.

Adhere to practice guidelines, policies and procedures

Practice evidence-based medicine.

Take ongoing responsibility for patients with difficult and complex problems including consistent follow-through.

Participate in audit and quality improvement processes.

Maintain clinical records (manual/electronic) in line with good practice and in accordance with practice procedures including appropriate coding as agreed in the practice.

Maintain administrative records in relation to GMS/PMS/APMS) contract, enhanced services contracts and QOF including coding.

Work in line with agreed practice procedures and protocols

Attend on a regular basis in house clinical, administrative and educational meetings.

Contribute to the practices clinical governance and quality activities including clinical audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP MRCGP General Practitioner CCT (Certificate of completion of training)
• Full GMC registration Registration with National performers list Appropriate defence indemnity
• Eligibility to perform in the UK independently

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of continued professional development
• Experience of QOF
• General understanding of GMS contract

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of CCG initiatives

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cheadle Medical Practice

Address

1-5 Ashfield Crescent

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 1BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cheadlemedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Salaried General Practitioner, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care as part of our friendly and supportive clinical team. Your role will involve a mix of face-to-face and telephone consultations, as well as home visits where necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

The post-holder will be expected to deliver a high standard of clinical care to patients via telephone triage, face to face consultations and on-call cover. Other duties will depend on the skills of the applicant.

• Managing a mixture of acute, chronic, and complex conditions within the scope of general practice.
• Conducting patient consultations, assessments, and treatments, ensuring a patient-focused approach.
• Supporting preventative healthcare, chronic disease management, and minor illness care.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Contributing to clinical meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and practice development.
• The Principal GP supports its staff by encouraging teamwork and appropriate training to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to clinical governance standards.
• You will report to the Lead GP/Practice Manager and will be supported by a team of experienced clinicians and administrative staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice Included on a Welsh Medical Performers List MRCGP
• Evidence of up to date statutory and mandatory training

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Allt Goch Medical Centre

Address

Lon Y Becws

Allt Goch

Flint

Flintshire

CH6 5UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=695 (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Part time Salaried GP position

Job Overview

We are waiting for the right GP to join our small practice team based in Annesley Woodhouse.

Start date September 2025.

We value excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills, who would integrate well with the clinical team with active contribution to continuing practice development. We will support the successful candidate with further training as needed.

We are a tech friendly System One Practice. Our surgery has 1 portfolio GP, 1 GP Fellow, 2 Experienced ANP's, 1 Practice Nurse and 1 HCA.

Collaborative working with clinical pharmacists, physiotherapist, social prescribers, and mental health practitioners.

If you would like any further details, or arrange an informal visit, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please apply in writing or via email enclosing your CV to: [email protected] or [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Essential
• Full GMC registration.
• National Performers List registration.
• Qualified GP with accredited as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) who name is included in the General Practitioner Register.
• Current experience of working within a GP Practice.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Ashfield House Surgery

Address

194 Forest Road

Annesley Woodhouse

Kirby In Ashfield

Nottingham

NG17 9JB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.ashfieldhousesurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, evidence based occupational therapy provision for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust School, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and education services.
• Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments of children with complex needs e.g. multiple co-morbidities, neurodisabilities and chronic conditions, through standardised and non-standardised assessments and clinical observations.
• Devise suitable, individualised, 24hr occupational therapy programmes/strategies that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents or members of the Multidisciplinary Team; these should be monitored, evaluated, and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child.
• Develop therapy goals, in collaboration with the child and family/carers, as well as the multidisciplinary and education teams, other health professionals and agencies, to facilitate the participation of the child in their life skills.
• Support assessment and management guidelines for young people with assistive technology needs.
• Support assessment and intervention in the clinical area of assistive technology for school, teaching and integrating skills with members of the multidisciplinary and educational teams.
• Set outcomes as part of the child or young persons annual review and Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Support the Multidisciplinary and education teams with measuring short term targets, through using the IMpacts curriculum, therapy outcome measurement tools e.g. Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS).
• Teach, integrate, and monitor occupational therapy interventions in the childs environment, whether it is carried out by parents, school staff, therapy staff, nursing and care staff or volunteers.
• Assess, and organise the provision of necessary occupational therapy equipment.
• Support specialist interventions including upper limb splinting and casting with support from the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.
• Keep appropriate and accurate intervention records, fulfilling legal, professional and all other requirements of The Childrens Trust.
• Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as required, in a timely manner in line with organisational targets.
• Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Childrens Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required.
• Support the delivery of a tiered model approach to occupational therapy at The Childrens Trust School, providing regular integrated time to classes and houses.
• Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and/ or appointments, as required.
• Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, to ensure effective service delivery.
• Work flexibly in terms of hours, including the ability to work an early evening (weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month.
• Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with children/young people (applying the principles of consistent communication).
• Facilitate effective communication with families and members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Recognise barriers to effective communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary Team meetings, to discuss individual children/ young people and service in general, as required e.g. reviews, case conferences, parents evenings, clinics, etc.
• Maintain clear and concise documents and records, in accordance with The Childrens Trust Policy.
• Ensure documents are managed confidentially at all times.
• Attend regular meetings with the Multidisciplinary Team, to discuss individual children/young people and service in general, as required e.g. reviews, case conferences, parents evenings, clinics.
• Manage informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute to the resolution of written complaints, and as they occur taking immediate action where necessary.

Management of Self and Others

• Provide support and supervision for junior team members and students, within area of responsibility, providing direction, motivation, and support to achieve key objectives.
• Participate in the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions, as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraise.
• Manage time effectively, prioritising and delegating work appropriately and as required.

Governance

• Read and implement all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keep up to date with changes as and when they occur.
• Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Heads of Therapy.
• Continue the audit cycle, by evaluating any changes implemented as a result. This should include the adoption of evidence informed practice, the trial of emerging interventions and the cessation of interventions, where evidence is insufficient and other approaches are indicated.
• Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Heads of Therapy.
• Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; and use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practice.
• Undergo The Childrens Trust Risk Assessor training, in order that all activities are risk assessed and documented in the most appropriate format. Ensure that detailed risk assessments are completed, as required.
• Actively participate in local clinical governance activities.

Career Long Learning, Education and Research

• Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policy.
• Advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities, e.g. by attending courses/ lectures, contact and involvement with relevant special interest groups and visiting other departments/ organisations and by conducting Literature Reviews.
• Prepare appropriately for Performance Development Reviews, identifying learning objectives and setting targets; identify opportunities for professional development in order to meet continuing professional development requirements.
• Submit research Abstracts/ Posters to both local and national conferences, with support if required.
• Participate in in-service competency training programmes and teaching sessions, as appropriate.

Limits of Authority and Problem Solving

• In addition to The Childrens Trust policies, the Specialist Occupational Therapist is governed by, and should adhere to, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for occupational therapists and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Quality Assurance Standards.
• Make day-to-day decisions regarding occupational therapy requirements for children and young people, based on case load, including recommendations for specialist equipment.
• Responsible for day-to-day time management and prioritisation of workload, taking into account the needs of the whole service.
• Monthly formal supervision.
• Provides formal supervision monthly to junior Occupational Therapists and/or Multidisciplinary Technicians.

Professionalism

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
• Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times.
• Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times.
• Takes action and raises concerns.

Health and Safety

• Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.
• Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.
• Promotes the health and safety of others.
• Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed.
• Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.

Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

• Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
• Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
• Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.
• Remains organised and focused when under pressure.
• Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
• Motivates self and other.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RCOT recognised degree or postgraduate diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Continuous Professional Development in line with regulatory body standards.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
• Member of specialist interest group or forum.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years clinical experience post qualification.
• Experience of working with children/young people with neurodisabilities and or mainstream and or specialist schools/ and or paediatrics.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team.

Desirable

• Experience of 24 postural care approach.
• Experience of working with families.
• Experience of SEND legislation.
• Experience of specialist equipment.
• Recent relevant training with respect to assistive technology.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of occupational therapy management for neurodisability supported by clinical reasoning.
• Clinical reasoning skills in predictable situations, analysing a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format e.g. report, presentation.
• Workload management including delegation of tasks.
• Observation and treatment skills relevant to the assessment and management.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a school therapy role.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to supervise others and enable development of their skills.
• Professional integrity, particularly in clinical governance.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This may include one weekend day a month and early evening working- there is no on call required.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills.
• Identifies own training needs and pursues on own initiative.

Desirable

• Risk assessment skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people with complex disabilities.
• Competent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of relevant outcome measures and statutory outcome requirements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of current research, clinical audit, and service evaluation methods.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Physically fit and able to comply with The Charitys manual handling guidelines; able to carry out moderate - intense physical effort, throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Children's Trust

Address

The Childrens Trust

Tadworth Court

Tadworth

Surrey

KT20 5RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Skills and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, evidence based occupational therapy provision for children and young people attending The Childrens Trust School, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and education services.
• Undertake specialist occupational therapy assessments of children with complex needs e.g. multiple co-morbidities, neurodisabilities and chronic conditions, through standardised and non-standardised assessments and clinical observations.
• Devise suitable, individualised, 24hr occupational therapy programmes/strategies that fit within the childs daily routine, whether to be carried out by parents or members of the Multidisciplinary Team; these should be monitored, evaluated, and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child.
• Develop therapy goals, in collaboration with the child and family/carers, as well as the multidisciplinary and education teams, other health professionals and agencies, to facilitate the participation of the child in their life skills.
• Support assessment and management guidelines for young people with assistive technology needs.
• Support assessment and intervention in the clinical area of assistive technology for school, teaching and integrating skills with members of the multidisciplinary and educational teams.
• Set outcomes as part of the child or young persons annual review and Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Support the Multidisciplinary and education teams with measuring short term targets, through using the IMpacts curriculum, therapy outcome measurement tools e.g. Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS).
• Teach, integrate, and monitor occupational therapy interventions in the childs environment, whether it is carried out by parents, school staff, therapy staff, nursing and care staff or volunteers.
• Assess, and organise the provision of necessary occupational therapy equipment.
• Support specialist interventions including upper limb splinting and casting with support from the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.
• Keep appropriate and accurate intervention records, fulfilling legal, professional and all other requirements of The Childrens Trust.
• Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as required, in a timely manner in line with organisational targets.
• Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Childrens Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required.
• Support the delivery of a tiered model approach to occupational therapy at The Childrens Trust School, providing regular integrated time to classes and houses.
• Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and/ or appointments, as required.
• Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, to ensure effective service delivery.
• Work flexibly in terms of hours, including the ability to work an early evening (weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month.
• Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with children/young people (applying the principles of consistent communication).
• Facilitate effective communication with families and members of the Multidisciplinary Team.
• Recognise barriers to effective communication and be able to reduce these as appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary Team meetings, to discuss individual children/ young people and service in general, as required e.g. reviews, case conferences, parents evenings, clinics, etc.
• Maintain clear and concise documents and records, in accordance with The Childrens Trust Policy.
• Ensure documents are managed confidentially at all times.
• Attend regular meetings with the Multidisciplinary Team, to discuss individual children/young people and service in general, as required e.g. reviews, case conferences, parents evenings, clinics.
• Manage informal complaints, in line with The Childrens Trust polices and contribute to the resolution of written complaints, and as they occur taking immediate action where necessary.

Management of Self and Others

• Provide support and supervision for junior team members and students, within area of responsibility, providing direction, motivation, and support to achieve key objectives.
• Participate in the annual Performance Development Review and monthly supervision sessions, as required by The Childrens Trust, both as Appraiser and Appraise.
• Manage time effectively, prioritising and delegating work appropriately and as required.

Governance

• Read and implement all policies, procedures, and risk assessments, pertinent to working practice and keep up to date with changes as and when they occur.
• Critically evaluate practice through clinical audits and by appraisal of the information gained, in combination with current knowledge of evidence-based practice; identify opportunities for service improvement and development, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Heads of Therapy.
• Continue the audit cycle, by evaluating any changes implemented as a result. This should include the adoption of evidence informed practice, the trial of emerging interventions and the cessation of interventions, where evidence is insufficient and other approaches are indicated.
• Recognise and critically appraise situations where the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the service are compromised and take appropriate action to resolve the situation, with support from Highly Specialist Therapists/ Heads of Therapy.
• Critically reflect on own performance and that of other staff; and use this evaluation to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of future practice.
• Undergo The Childrens Trust Risk Assessor training, in order that all activities are risk assessed and documented in the most appropriate format. Ensure that detailed risk assessments are completed, as required.
• Actively participate in local clinical governance activities.

Career Long Learning, Education and Research

• Undertake all mandatory training, in line with The Childrens Trust policy.
• Advance personal knowledge, understanding and skills in line with identified learning needs, by making appropriate use of a variety of learning and development resources and opportunities, e.g. by attending courses/ lectures, contact and involvement with relevant special interest groups and visiting other departments/ organisations and by conducting Literature Reviews.
• Prepare appropriately for Performance Development Reviews, identifying learning objectives and setting targets; identify opportunities for professional development in order to meet continuing professional development requirements.
• Submit research Abstracts/ Posters to both local and national conferences, with support if required.
• Participate in in-service competency training programmes and teaching sessions, as appropriate.

Limits of Authority and Problem Solving

• In addition to The Childrens Trust policies, the Specialist Occupational Therapist is governed by, and should adhere to, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency for occupational therapists and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Quality Assurance Standards.
• Make day-to-day decisions regarding occupational therapy requirements for children and young people, based on case load, including recommendations for specialist equipment.
• Responsible for day-to-day time management and prioritisation of workload, taking into account the needs of the whole service.
• Monthly formal supervision.
• Provides formal supervision monthly to junior Occupational Therapists and/or Multidisciplinary Technicians.

Professionalism

• Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
• Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times.
• Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times.
• Takes action and raises concerns.

Health and Safety

• Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.
• Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.
• Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.
• Promotes the health and safety of others.
• Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed.
• Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.

Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

• Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
• Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
• Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.
• Remains organised and focused when under pressure.
• Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
• Motivates self and other.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RCOT recognised degree or postgraduate diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Continuous Professional Development in line with regulatory body standards.

Desirable

• Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapy.
• Member of specialist interest group or forum.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years clinical experience post qualification.
• Experience of working with children/young people with neurodisabilities and or mainstream and or specialist schools/ and or paediatrics.
• Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team.

Desirable

• Experience of 24 postural care approach.
• Experience of working with families.
• Experience of SEND legislation.
• Experience of specialist equipment.
• Recent relevant training with respect to assistive technology.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of occupational therapy management for neurodisability supported by clinical reasoning.
• Clinical reasoning skills in predictable situations, analysing a variety of evidence and presenting this in a relevant format e.g. report, presentation.
• Workload management including delegation of tasks.
• Observation and treatment skills relevant to the assessment and management.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a school therapy role.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to supervise others and enable development of their skills.
• Professional integrity, particularly in clinical governance.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This may include one weekend day a month and early evening working- there is no on call required.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills.
• Identifies own training needs and pursues on own initiative.

Desirable

• Risk assessment skills.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people with complex disabilities.
• Competent skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of relevant outcome measures and statutory outcome requirements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of current research, clinical audit, and service evaluation methods.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Physically fit and able to comply with The Charitys manual handling guidelines; able to carry out moderate - intense physical effort, throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Children's Trust

Address

The Childrens Trust

Tadworth Court

Tadworth

Surrey

KT20 5RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)