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Occupational Therapist Band 6 - Children's Therapy, Leyland
Client: Direct Medics
Location: Leyland, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
39ccd54bb26c
Job Views:
3
Posted:
18.03.2025
Expiry Date:
02.05.2025
Job Description:
Direct Medics Healthcare Recruitment are seeking a compassionate and skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Children’s Therapy Services in the Leyland, (Lancashire) area. This is an exciting opportunity to provide work with a community-based caseload of children with motor coordination difficulties (diagnosis of DCD, ASD, ADHD, co-morbidities); generally aged 5 to teenage years.
Contract is up to 3 months initially with full-time hours required (Monday to Friday between 8:30 / 16:30). Salary from £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata.
Responsibilities:
1. Conduct clinic, school, and home visits.
2. Manage a varied community caseload (MSK, neuromuscular, developmental, coordination difficulties), potentially including children with rheumatology issues affecting hand function.
3. Be fully aware of specific assessments used, including departmental paperwork and standardised assessment such as Initial assessment forms, Risk assessment paperwork, BOT, DASH, VMI, Clinical observations.
4. Triage conversations with family regarding appropriateness and timeliness for our involvement.
5. Collaborate with the Team Coordinator and Clinical Lead.
6. Collect equipment and complete a face-to-face induction.
Requirements:
* Professional Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
* Current Professional Registration with HCPC
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Evidence of recent and relevant postgraduate experience encompassing the specialist field of practice that demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of specialist area - children's community services.
* Full UK Drivers License & Access to a car
* Right to Work in the UK
Additional Benefits:
* FREE Basic Life Support Training*
* FREE Locum Registration and Clearance
* FREE Fitness to Work Certificate / Occupational Health Clearance
* FREE Uniforms
* FREE Online Training
* Relocation Assistance*
* Up to £1000 for each referral who successfully registers and works with Direct Medics!*
* Mileage paid at Trust rates
* Dedicated Consultant to help develop both you & your career
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