Lead Occupational Therapist
Ref: SCH-CLP-0009Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 36.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: GLPC Point 43 – 46 & Special School AllowanceThe Role
Lead Occupational Therapist
GLPC Scale Points 43 to 46 plus special school allowance
Flexible working opportunities available
Compass Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust that promotes and supports inclusive practice. We deliver safe and outstanding provision at all levels. The Nolan Principles underpin our practice and we do what we say. The voice of the children, young people and families we serve is our heartbeat. A creative and proactive staff community set the tone. We are committed to providing all children in the trust with an exciting and holistic educational adventure.
Compass Learning Partnership is looking for a dynamic, visionary Lead Occupational Therapist to work alongside the existing team to help shape and build a new Therapy Hub for the pupils of two SEN schools within the Trust and develop the OT team. The successful candidate will work alongside the school Therapy Leads and existing therapists to design and implement a centralised ‘streams’ model, working on one or two streams within their interest, e.g., PMLD / neuro-diverse support to deliver evidence-based interventions.
Pupils at the schools have a wide range of health conditions (e.g., PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD) and the therapy team is an integral part of pupils accessing the curriculum. There is close working with families and school staff, NHS and social care teams, and the onsite multidisciplinary team including nurses, dietician and paediatricians as well as joint clinics e.g., orthotics/ wheelchair.
In addition to this, Compass Learning Partnerships offers:
- Regular supervision and opportunity to supervise OT assistants or Band 5 OTs
- A wide variety of clinical experience
- Active encouragement of CPD and research opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Assistance Programme, Smart Clinic
The successful applicant will have the following skills:
- Degree/Masters in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
- Current HCPC registration
- Experience of working with children and young people with health conditions
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team setting
- Strong knowledge and skills to assess/manage the sensory and physical needs of the school
- The ability to select and apply current theory and clinical practice in the provision of OT
- Run internal training for teaching staff
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The enthusiasm and ability to motivate young children and build on their successes.
- A commitment to high expectations to meet the needs of all children.
- Willingness to give 100%!
Further details about the organisation are available from www.compasslp.co.uk, www.woodfield.brent.sch.uk & www.tvs.brent.sch.uk.
For further information about the specifics of the role, please contact HR on hr-tvs@compasslp.co.uk
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| Registration with Health Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. |
Essential
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| Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. |
Essential
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| Eligible member of RCOT |
Essential
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| Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses to master’s degree level or equivalent. |
Essential
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| Post graduate training in neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment interventions. |
Essential
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| Evidence of training & CPD relevant to pupils with special educational needs e.g. Moving and Handling, neurodevelopmental therapy, regulation / interception programs. |
Desirable
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| Membership of relevant specialist sections |
Desirable
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| Evidence of engagement with relevant specialist interest groups and/or clinical excellence networks. |
Desirable
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Skills
| Qualifications | |
|---|---|
| Registration with Health Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. |
Essential
|
| Membership of relevant specialist sections |
Desirable
|
| Post graduate training in neurodevelopmental assessment and treatment interventions. |
Essential
|
| Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses to master’s degree level or equivalent. |
Essential
|
| Eligible member of RCOT |
Essential
|
| Evidence of engagement with relevant specialist interest groups and/or clinical excellence networks. |
Desirable
|
| Evidence of training & CPD relevant to pupils with special educational needs e.g. Moving and Handling, neurodevelopmental therapy, regulation / interoception programs. |
Desirable
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| Recognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent. |
Essential
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Ability to collaborate with colleagues and senior leaders |
Essential
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| Advanced knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group |
Essential
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| Ability to offer flexible & innovative working practices in order to provide a holistic service to pupils with complex communication needs |
Essential
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| Ability to demonstrate safe manual and therapeutic handling techniques to other staff members, family members and carers |
Essential
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| Advanced knowledge of specific disorders relevant to the client group (e.g., ASC, PMLD, Learning disability, specific speech difficulties) applied to forming a differential diagnosis and intervention plan |
Essential
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| Ability to reflect on practice individually and co-operatively with colleagues and supervisors or mentors and to facilitate this ability in others |
Essential
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| Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and interventions relevant to client group |
Essential
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| Ability to work independently |
Essential
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| Evidence of negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. |
Essential
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| Excellent organisational, analytical and reflection skills. |
Essential
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| Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal. |
Essential
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| Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills. |
Essential
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| Demonstrate ability to be a good team member. |
Essential
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| Understanding the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group. |
Essential
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| Experience of evidence-based upper limb management when working with children with neurological conditions that affect the upper limb e.g., cerebral palsy |
Essential
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| Knowledge of legislation relating to children’s education |
Desirable
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| Knowledge of National Curriculum, Relevant Key Stage Levels |
Desirable
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| Experience | |
| Experience of using SEND code of practice to resolve and support young people and parents in accessing therapy and educational provision, including contribution to mediation and SEND Tribunal proceedings |
Desirable
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| Familiarity using computer software systems essential for resource making |
Desirable
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| Ability to manage department training & resource budget |
Desirable
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| Experience of working within a special school setting |
Desirable
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| Experience of the clinical supervision of others and ability to facilitate therapist, assistant, student and multi-disciplinary development through effective supervision. |
Essential
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| Experience of design & delivery of training to other professionals |
Essential
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| Substantial experience working as an occupational therapist with children and young people. Including experience of assessing, diagnosing and implementing appropriate management plans for children with a wide range of occupational performance difficulties, including at least 5 years’ experience directly relevant to the clinical specialism. |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Protection of Children
Compass Learning Partnership is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:
• adult cautions (simple or conditional)
• unspent conditional cautions
• unspent convictions in a Court of Law; and
• spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020
so that a police check can be carried out if you are offered an appointment. This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference.
If you are subsequently employed by Compass Learning Partnership and it is found that you failed to disclose any relevant previous convictions or cautions as defined above, this could result in dismissal, or disciplinary action being taken by Compass Learning Partnership. During your employment with the Compass Learning Partnership, should you be arrested by the police you are obliged to notify the Headteacher of this immediately (even if de-arrested or all charges dropped). Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action being taken which could result in dismissal. All information will be treated in confidence and will only be considered in relation to any application for posts for which the exemption order applies.
It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Safeguarding Policy that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees.
Online Checks
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education, Compass Learning Partnership is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Compass Learning Partnership might want to explore with you at interview.
We carry out a social media search using a trusted third party. They will be in touch with you by email with a link to their site for the search to be carried out on publicly available information.
If you would like to inform us of anything that might come to light when we perform this search, please let us know at hr-clp@compasslp.co.uk.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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