An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Integrated Therapy Assistant to support delivery of Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) within the Expert at Hand (EaH) model, alongside contributing to community-based clinical caseloads within a highly regarded integrated children’s community therapy service.
This post is funded through the ‘Expert at Hand’ SEND reform programme and offers a unique opportunity to support system-wide transformation. The role is likely to be extended, subject to ongoing funding and service development.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting early identification of need and delivery of targeted interventions, under the guidance of qualified therapists. The role will include supporting delivery of evidence-based interventions, modelling strategies in education settings, and contributing to training and workforce capacity building to embed inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people.
You will support therapy delivery across a tiered model of provision, working with children and young people with a range of needs across health, education and social care contexts. This may include supporting group interventions, implementing therapy programmes, and contributing to the Expert at Hand offer within mainstream settings.
Job Summary: The post holder will support the efficient and effective delivery of integrated Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) intervention to a caseload of children. This will include working under the direction and supervision of registered OTs and SaLTs to support community clinical caseloads and provision within settings, schools and specialist settings.
This role will include working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), alongside professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists and Specialist Teachers, as part of the ‘Expert at Hand’ offer in line with recent SEND reforms. The post holder will support early identification of need and provide timely, evidence-based intervention within mainstream settings, contributing to a graduated response at a ‘targeted plus’ level.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Detailed job description and person specification is attached the main duties are:
1. To support targeted and time-limited interventions within mainstream and community settings, model practical OT and SALT strategies under supervision, and assist with training and coaching activity for education staff to build capacity and support inclusive practice.
2. To work in partnership with education and health colleagues, under OT and SALT supervision, to support schools and other settings to meet the needs of children and young people within their everyday learning environments, reducing barriers to participation and supporting inclusive outcomes.
3. To support the efficient and effective day-to-day delivery of integrated OT and SALT input to children, including work within allocated mainstream and special schools, with input and supervision from highly specialist OTs and SALTs.
