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23. To demonstrate good negotiation skills across a range of issues and

support colleagues around case management in complex cases.

24. To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and seeks

advice and support to resolve.

25. To contribute to the induction, mentoring, clinical supervision and support

of less senior staff as required by the occupational therapy clinical lead.

26. To assist junior staff and support staff in developing and implementing

care plans for specialist areas based on evidence based practice.

27. To consult and be available to consult and share knowledge and skills

with Occupational Therapy colleagues within Redbridge.

28. To contribute to the clinical training of Occupational Therapy

undergraduates, when required, according to guidelines negotiated with the

training establishments providing full student placements.

29. To supervise assistants and volunteers as required.

30. To liaise with Occupational Therapy colleagues within and outside of

Redbridge Children’s trust regarding individual clients, as appropriate.

31. To have a working knowledge of relevant procedures including:

Safeguarding Children, SEN procedures, SENDA & DDA and other legal

frameworks.

32. To be aware of and adhere to departmental, local and national Child

Protection procedures.

33. To maintain thorough case notes and submit regular reports in addition to

those required under the 1996 Education Act and 2001 Code of Practice.

34. To use Specialist knowledge to inform and contribute to service/policy

developments around OT provision to school age pupils in mainstream

primary schools and the planning of transition into primary school and onto

secondary .

35. To assist in the development and provision of training to Occupational

Therapy

Colleagues

within

Redbridge

Children’s

Trust

and

other

professionals and carers regarding practice with school aged pupils.

36. To initiate and undertake audit work within the certain areas of practice

and within the mainstream school setting.

37. To contribute to clinical governance and audit activity and OFSTED

initiatives where OT services within the Children’s Trust are offered.

Major duties and responsibilities continued

GENERAL DUTIES

1. To attend Service Meetings, Team Meetings, and training days, and

contribute to the development and delivery of Occupational Therapy in

Redbridge Children’s Trust. .

2. To conform to the policies and practices within the Redbridge Children’s

Trust Occupational Therapy Service, Redbridge NHS and Children's Trust.

3. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with COT

professional standards and local trust policies using local electronic web

based systems as in use.

4. To maintain familiarity with the College of Occupational Therapy's practice

and clinical guidelines and be an active member of relevant professional

special interest groups (SIGs).

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