Job Description

Full Time Hours 37.5 per week



51,883 - 58,544 Inc HCAS Per Annum pro rata



We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen, to work as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist in the Children's Occupational Therapy service overseeing the EHC assessment provision in the team. This will involve completing assessments and providing reports for statutory assessments, alongside providing quality assurance of reports and the opportunity of multi-professional working by attending EHC panel.



The post holder will work as part of a team, to provide a high-quality occupational therapy service to children up to 18 years of age with difficulties in play, self-care and/or school occupations due to a variety of conditions.



They will plan and provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, advice, and intervention for children with functional difficulties, working closely with the multidisciplinary team, school staff and families. They will work autonomously and without direct supervision in a defined clinical area and will be accountable for their clinical actions.



The post holder will see children in a variety of settings including the Phoenix Children's Resource Centre, children's homes, special school provisions, mainstream schools and nurseries.



To provide Education, Health and Care plan assessments, high-quality reports and reviews within the statutory timeframes and to keep up to date with best practice with regards to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).



To be responsible for o verseeing the E HC assessment provision within the service and quality assurance of reports to ensure these meets the S pecial Educational Needs Code of Practice and guidance from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.



To maintain and demonstrate specialist knowledge of the E HC process and appropria te legislation , to lead on EHC's and the SEND Code of Practice within the OT team.



To carry out assessments and evaluate the child's occupational performance through, e.g. the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, i nterview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.



To manage a complex clinical caseload, using evidence-based practice and client centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, meaning goals, treatment, and advice.



Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.



Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.



We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.



To provide Education, Health and Care plan assessments, high-quality reports and reviews within the statutory timeframes and to keep up to date with best practice with regards to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).



To be responsible for o verseeing the E HC assessment provision within the service and quality assurance of reports to ensure these meets the S pecial Educational Needs code of Practice and guidance from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.



To maintain and demonstrate specialist knowledge of the E HC process and appropria te legislation , to lead on EHC's and the SEND Code of Practice within the OT team.



To carry out assessments and evaluate the child's occupational performance through, e.g. the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, i nterview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.



To manage a complex clinical caseload, using evidence-based practice and client centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, meaning goals, treatment, and advice.



To develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programme and strategies to enhance the child's ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments through, e.g. verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.



To have specialist knowledge of complex cases, regarding appeals and the tribunal legal process and to be the Lead Occupational Therapist, work ing closely with the SEN Team by contributing to appeals as an expert witness where OT provision is contested , if required .



To develop key partnerships, working to ensure an effective whole system working, through effective communication and networking with other services and by maintaing professional boundaries.