Job summary
There is
an established clinical therapy team at Novalis Trust, which consists of
Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical
Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychotherapists. There are regular clinical
and therapy team meetings to discuss, share and track progress within the
individuals therapy and to document outcomes of therapeutic interventions.
This post will provide opportunities to develop your professional skills whilst
being supported through working in an established team of experienced
therapists.
Main duties of the job
The role
will involve providing integrated Occupational Therapy standardised and
observation-based assessments and delivering interventions. This may include
advising on specialist equipment, developing programmes to help rebuilding lost
skills and restore confidence, advising on domestic and work place
environmental alterations and coaching children in social skills and anxiety
and behaviour management. In addition, a strong focus will be on implementing
sensory regulation strategies working within a trauma informed and attachment
focused model of approach.
Responsibilities
for this role:
The role
would include occupational therapy assessment, observation and creating
therapeutic support plans and goals for the children and young people.
Advising on specialist equipment needed to include domestic and workplace environmental alterations.
Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence.
Opportunities to work alongside other therapists, to ensure the best outcome for the individual.
About us
Novalis
Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental
Difficulties and other learning needs. The Occupational Therapist position
works as part of our well-established and friendly team across Cotswold Chine
School and William Morris School, following a trauma informed approach. This
would include opportunities to support the children with achieving their
therapy goals within areas such as sensory, physical, emotional literacy,
emotional regulation and independent living skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General duties
-Providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for young people and residents as required
-Advising on specialist equipment
-Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence
-Advising on domestic and workplace environmental alterations
-Coaching young people and residents in social skills, and anxiety and behaviour management
-Assisting and supporting the therapy provision throughout the Trust as required by the head of clinical services
-Writing up records and reports, and updating the database
-Providing information to assist completion of special reports
-Liaising as required with other professionals
-Attending complex needs meetings as required
-Attending meetings with the therapy department to discuss wider therapy issues as required
-Providing support and coaching to care staff regarding the therapeutic needs of students and residents.
-Managing a caseload, prioritising needs and completing administrative tasks
-To assist with the therapy provision within the trust through being flexible with working hours and location
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Novalis Trust
Address
Cotswold Chine School
Box
Minchinhampton
South West
GL6 9AG