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5. To share information with others, observing information sharing and data

protection guidelines.

6. To contribute to activity to enable collation of activity data accurately and

regularly, ensuring the provision of such information promptly within local

Trust guidelines.

7. To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where

possible and following Childrens Trust policy.

8. To identify personal/professional development evidenced by Personal

Development Plan / Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal

framework, including objectives relating to professional specialism.

9. To attend relevant courses, meetings and special interest groups

10. To participate in the development of local practice guidelines informed by

evidence for professional and practice specialism.

11. To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and

develop skills and knowledge required of an occupational therapist working in

the field of primary aged children with complex needs and maintain up to date

HPC registration.

12. To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers and mentors

and identify own strengths and development needs.

13. To reflect on and evaluate training provided.

14. To adapt practice to meet individual patient/client circumstances and

highlight the need to vary or differentiate practice to the occupational therapy

team so that there is effective sharing of learning from practice.

15. To have due regard for your own personal safety and that of

children/carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling

regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and

others.

16. To demonstrate skills in handling clients with disabilities.

17. To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable

work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions.

18. To carry out any other duties, that may arise under the direction of the

Occupational Therapy Clinical lead or seniors.

WORKING RELATIONS

1. To liaise with other professionals / carers involved in client care and

education. This may include a number of voluntary and charitable bodies. This

post, together with all others comprising the Occupational Therapy Service, is

concerned with meeting the needs of children growing up with and living with

difficulties with occupational performance and sometimes identified childhood

conditions disabilities. As priorities change, locations of work may also

change.

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