Paediatric Occupational Therapists
Competitive pay rate/hour akin to current NHS salary bandings/locum rates
Band 6 or 7
Employment Type: Associate / Self Employed / Long Term Locum
Location: Hampshire/Hybrid (or willing to relocate)
18 to 37 hours per week, term time to full contract (minimum 38 weeks per year)
About Us:
Ace Children’s Occupational Therapy Ltd provides paediatric OT services across Hampshire, North Surrey, and South Berkshire, for ages 2-25 years in the private and public sector. Our services include EHCP assessments, treatment interventions, parent training workshops, school transition visits, and expert witness representation. With a focus on individual needs, we offer high-quality interventions and collaborate with various professionals for holistic treatment. The majority of our clients are on the autistic spectrum, many with sensory needs as well as learning disabilities, specific learning difficulties and other co-occurring conditions, whether these be developmental, neurological or chromosomal.
The Role:
We are looking for motivated, proactive team players to deliver OT services in various settings including community, schools, homes, clinic, or online. Travel will be required as our services are primarily delivered in community settings but we encourage hybrid working where possible.
Responsibilities:
Conduct standard & EHCP OT assessments and write reports
Provide therapy support, guidance, goals, and regular reviews of progress
Maintain high-quality clinical notes and records
Liaise with parents, agencies, and other professionals
Mentor OT students and adhere to Ace COT policies
Undergo regular, in-house clinical supervision
Attend such training as Ace COT sees fit
Ensure awareness of, and adherence to, Ace COT policies and procedures and refresh self regularly.
Requirements:
Minimum Band 6 or 7
BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy
HCPC accreditation and RCoT membership
Valid DBS and driving licence
2-4 years’ experience in paediatric OT or relevant fields
Good IT skills and knowledge of GDPR legislation
Effective communication skills and ability to work autonomously
Additional qualifications in sensory integration advantageous
Prior knowledge of standardised assessment tests such as Sensory Profiles, M-ABC, BOT, BEERY, GOAL.
Interested in this Paediatric Occupational Therapist role? Please submit your updated CV and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience. On receipt a full job description will be sent to you.
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