NHS
occupational therapist (Paediatrics)
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Job Description
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- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Membership of Health Professionals council
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/continual professional development
- Relevant postgraduate training in therapy with children
- Membership of BAOT/RCOT
- Driver with full driving licence
- EXPERIENCE
- Post qualification experience of working with physical disability and neurological rehabilitation with children and their families
- Experience in assessing for wheelchairs and buggies
- Experience of assessing for and ordering/prescribing/fitting equipment and adaptations
- Experience in administering standardised assessments and clinical reasoning in choosing appropriate assessments including home visits
- Experience with manual handing including complex handling procedures
- Experience in composing risk assessments
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in developing standards and application of national guidelines to clinical practice
- Experience in assessing for access to vehicles and car seats
- Experience in assessing for switching and communication aid mounting
- Confident with the use of assistive equipment
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Membership of Health Professionals council
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/continual professional development
- Relevant postgraduate training in therapy with children
- Membership of BAOT/RCOT
- Driver with full driving licence
- EXPERIENCE
- Post qualification experience of working with physical disability and neurological rehabilitation with children and their families
- Experience in assessing for wheelchairs and buggies
- Experience of assessing for and ordering/prescribing/fitting equipment and adaptations
- Experience in administering standardised assessments and clinical reasoning in choosing appropriate assessments including home visits
- Experience with manual handing including complex handling procedures
- Experience in composing risk assessments
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in developing standards and application of national guidelines to clinical practice
- Experience in assessing for access to vehicles and car seats
- Experience in assessing for switching and communication aid mounting
- Confident with the use of assistive equipment
Job summary
THE OPPORTUNITY
QEF Mobility services is one of only 15 accredited assessment centres across England specialising in outdoor mobility and is the pioneer of the unique Tryb4uFly assessment service.
We are looking for a Band 6 OT with experience of working with children and their families. Full Training provided
This is a new and exciting opportunity to support the development and growth of our paediatric services as well as deliver transfer and seating assessments for adults throughout the Southeast of England
To read about how you can change a childs life with our mini powered wheelchair Bugzi https://www.qef.org.uk/service/mobility/childrens-mobility-assessments/
To read about our accredited try before you flyhttps://www.qef.org.uk/service/accessible-aviation/tryb4ufly/
Once training is completed at Carshalton, assessments can be either at Carshalton or at our outreach venues or Bugzi school squads
BENEFITS
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Pension (higher employer contribution) and Life Assurance (4 times basic salary) Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts(free to employees) Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
To deliver childrens mobility assessments to identify appropriate equipment, seating and posture solutions. These assessments are suitable for children with physical or learning disabilities to enable them/their families to improve/access independent mobility and safe travel.
You will work alongside multi-disciplinary teams in client centred environments to apply your skills and knowledge to assess childrens mobility needs. You will advise on transfer solutions for accessing/egressing vehicles including wheelchair accessible vehicles as well as seating solutions for air travel.
About us
BEING PART OF QEF MEANS
Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities. Promoting QEFs Equal Opportunities policy. Being an active team player. Being an ambassador of QEFs Values and Behaviours.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER
QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage
Date posted
24 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year pending a July QEF annual pay review
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0117-23-0040
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Mobility Services
1 Metcalfe Avenue
Carshalton
Surrey
SM5 4AW
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
oTo conduct a practical trial of product suitability for the clients medical, physical and lifestyle needs, to recommend the most suitable manual, electric powered wheelchair or mobility scooter and advise on vehicle stowage options and transport requirements including hi-tech solutions and wheelchair accessible vehicles.
oTo undertake car transfer, equipment loading, seating and posture assessments, to advise clients of more suitable options and resolve manual handling concerns. A good understanding of posture management is required to assess seating requirements to improve pressure care and comfort. This may include car seat solutions, wheelchairs and scooters and travel by any medium including aeroplane, bus, taxi and train.
oLiaise with external agencies to assess for and arrange provision of appropriate equipment and adaptations to maximise independence.
oManage and develop the Bugzi school loan scheme in Hampshire.
oProvide assessments at Mobility Service and off-site venues.
oProvide ongoing clinical advice regarding childrens mobility requirements to both internal and external stakeholders.
oAssist in the preparation and delivery of internal/external training courses for professionals and others and participate in the delivery of in-service training for staff.
oSupervision of assistant staff and/or education and supervision of students on clinical placement
oMaintain clinical records and write reports to a professional standard efficiently and effectively adhering to the RCOT guidelines for documentation and adhering to QEF and Driving Mobility documentation policy and standards.
oResponsible for ensuring that all mandatory training is up to date and to undertake appropriate CPD in line with role.
oParticipate in supervision and line management.
oWork with fundraising to develop case studies and cases for support.
Job responsibilities
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
oTo conduct a practical trial of product suitability for the clients medical, physical and lifestyle needs, to recommend the most suitable manual, electric powered wheelchair or mobility scooter and advise on vehicle stowage options and transport requirements including hi-tech solutions and wheelchair accessible vehicles.
oTo undertake car transfer, equipment loading, seating and posture assessments, to advise clients of more suitable options and resolve manual handling concerns. A good understanding of posture management is required to assess seating requirements to improve pressure care and comfort. This may include car seat solutions, wheelchairs and scooters and travel by any medium including aeroplane, bus, taxi and train.
oLiaise with external agencies to assess for and arrange provision of appropriate equipment and adaptations to maximise independence.
oManage and develop the Bugzi school loan scheme in Hampshire.
oProvide assessments at Mobility Service and off-site venues.
oProvide ongoing clinical advice regarding childrens mobility requirements to both internal and external stakeholders.
oAssist in the preparation and delivery of internal/external training courses for professionals and others and participate in the delivery of in-service training for staff.
oSupervision of assistant staff and/or education and supervision of students on clinical placement
oMaintain clinical records and write reports to a professional standard efficiently and effectively adhering to the RCOT guidelines for documentation and adhering to QEF and Driving Mobility documentation policy and standards.
oResponsible for ensuring that all mandatory training is up to date and to undertake appropriate CPD in line with role.
oParticipate in supervision and line management.
oWork with fundraising to develop case studies and cases for support.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People
Address
Queen Elizabeth Mobility Services
1 Metcalfe Avenue
Carshalton
Surrey
SM5 4AW
Employer's website
https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People
Address
Queen Elizabeth Mobility Services
1 Metcalfe Avenue
Carshalton
Surrey
SM5 4AW
Employer's website
https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.