This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative multidisciplinary project aimed at reducing inequalities in one of the most deprived areas of Enfield. The project will focus on improving outcomes for 0-5 year olds’ from identified high risk groups such as deprived areas.
The postholder will work within a multi-agency team with a range of health, early years, social care and voluntary sector professionals.
The postholder will have a role in the development, planning and provision of universal and targeted support for children at risk of developmental issues and concerns and their parents as well as the wider community support network.
To provide specialist assessment for children aged 0-5, who may have complex presentation, to determine relevant clinical picture and specific treatment indicated, working as an autonomous practitioner
To help develop and extend the reach of universal services, delivering a model of early intervention and prevention to children and families from birth to 5 years from deprived backgrounds.
To run intervention groups for parents/carers of children with identified as ‘at risk’ of early developmental delay.
To work with the health visiting team and other professional groups in the private, voluntary and independent sectors to establish a clear and well-used referral pathway, offering guidance, training and support as required.
To undertake screening and review assessments and to organise and run targeted intervention groups.
To deliver and continue to improve on promotion and widespread uptake of an established training package to key partners within the early years sector.
To provide specialist advice and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team, including OT, SALT, Health Visitors, GP, Nurses, Social care and other services.
To educate families and carers regarding their child’s specific physiotherapy management including exercises, targeted activities, positioning advice and physical activity recommendations.
Responsibilities
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NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients’ wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ellen Ford Job title: Service Lead, Universal Therapies Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07929383792
Lauren Braham
Email:
[email protected]joint service Lead
