Paediatric Occupational Therapist

at  Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The post holder will : Understand the principles of openness and transparency in relation to the appropriate sharing of information with members of both the nuclear and extended multi-disciplinary teams and with children and young people and their families. Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to communicate effectively with children and young people and their families in order to elicit co-operation and establish an appropriate intervention plan. Establish dialogue to review the effectiveness and progress of Occupational therapy intervention.
Communicate complex assessment and treatment plans to family/carers, children and young people and the wider context including Education; dealing sensitively with distressing or emotional issues and respecting the dignity and rights of the individual and their family/carers. Establish and maintain excellent communication networks with members of the multiagency team, statutory organisations, private and voluntary sector. Develop personal strategies to maximise the benefits of teamwork in order to deliver care. Maintain good working relationships with children and young people; their family/carers, colleagues, and personnel from statutory and non-statutory agencies.
Deal appropriately and professionally with general enquires regarding the Paediatric OT Service: this may involve a pro-active approach to dealing with complaints. Ensure organisation of regular supervision and/or consultation in order to promote personal effectiveness. Maintain the highest possible clinical and professional standards; abide by national guidelines and standards relevant to clinical caseload and to take into account current evidenced based practice. Work within HCPC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Take responsibility for maintaining own competency to practice through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and maintain a professional portfolio in accordance with guidelines from the HCPC, which is required for professional registration. Develop specialist skills and expertise within the field of Paediatric Occupational Therapy. Maintain an up to date knowledge of legal issues affecting children particularly in relation to Education and Child Protection. Undertake reflective practice and to contribute to the debate on a range of clinical issues relating to the delivery of childrens services.
Contribute in the development of standards, outcome measurement and service developments for good practice for service users

Please refer the Job description for details