Occupational Therapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with 5 years' PQE working with children and young people with complex health needs to join a well-established children services provider. This term time role offers excellent benefits and a salary range of £50,570 - £55,620 pro rata for 36 hours.

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will lead service delivery within a specialist area, managing a complex caseload and driving strategic improvements in therapy services. Your operational area will be Kingston and Richmond.

You will be responsible for:

• Provide clinical support and supervision to therapists and therapy assistants.
• Plan and manage services within the designated area of work.
• Contribute to annual service team plans and other development initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) colleagues to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manage a complex caseload of children and young people with diverse disabilities.
• Regularly report progress for clinical governance and audit purposes.
• Managing junior members of staff and students.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as an Occupational Therapist,PaediatricOccupational Therapist, Occupational Health Therapist or in a similar role.
• At least 5 years' PQE working with children and young people with complex health needs.
• Background in a special school environment.
• Diploma / BSc / Graduate Diploma / MSc in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with HCPC and a documented portfolio of CPD.
• Clinical skills working with CYP with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of specialist equipment, including seating, wheelchairs, splints, and orthotics.
• Understanding of budget management, commissioning arrangements, and maintaining databases/spreadsheets for monitoring and statistical purposes.
• Exceptional in clinical and report-writing skills, particularly for EHCPs.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• 29 days holiday
• Tailored induction to ensure a smooth start
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development opportunities and resources
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Apply now for this exceptional Paediatric Occupational Therapist opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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