Occupational Therapy Technician; Experts at Hand - CFHD

Occupational Therapy Technician (Experts at Hand) - CFHD

CFHD are looking torecruit 3, 0.6wte, Occupational Therapy Technicians (based in North, South and East localities)to provide specialist

Occupational Therapy support within the Experts at Hand service through advice,consultation, modelling of strategies, training, and targeted intervention.

The post-holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary teamand autonomously to support children and young people, families, and professionals by building capacity within early years, school and post-16settings, delivering training, and offering time-limited direct interventions where indicated.

We are an integrated children's community service sand looking for enthusiastic individuals with some relevant experience to joinus.

To follow up assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of delegated caseload and escalating changes to the registered therapist for children and young people with physical and sensory, communication and interaction and cognition and learning needs in a variety of settings

To undertake clinical interventions utilising a variety of modes, including planning and leading group and individual therapy.

To participate in ordering and issue of appropriate equipment as part of packages of prescribed care after achieving appropriate competencies

Using strengths-based approach; ensure clinical effectiveness through the use of evidenced-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice and Routine Outcome Measures

To support in the supervision of Trainees

To promote and support participation of service users across the service

Produce materials andmake equipment as required

Assist in the delivery of training

At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across

Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

We would like thepeople who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding,patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience tolisten carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.

Who we are

We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Devon Partnership Trust.

We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists,occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists,nurses and many other professions.

With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon there really is something for everyone.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

• Training to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Additional CPD courses relevant to role equivalent to Diploma level
• Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

• Working knowledge of typical child development
• Understanding of SEN/D process
• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, Essence of Care
• Knowledge of up to date clinical practice
• Working with children with special and complex needs
• Experience delivering therapeutic programmes
• Experience in working as a healthcare worker
• Experience of community working

• Well-developed communication and interaction skills
• Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
• Ability to maintain sensitivity at all times to clients, carers and families
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• A proficient communicator in order to work with clients who have a range of communication difficulties-helping them
• Evidence of good analytical and reflection skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload

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.