Job Title: Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered) for Children and Young People
Location: Regional Role, South-West London
Salary: £38,000 - £47,000 dependent on experience.
Contract: Summer Contract with the following benefits:
* 5 weeks off in the school summer break
* 22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
* 1 CPD day to use towards training
* Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided.
Benefits from Outcomes First Group:
* Exclusive discounts within Benefit Hub
* Competitive medical insurance rates
* A block of free counselling sessions
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric care purchase scheme
* A "Moment in Time" day a year to use as you please.
* Life assurance
* Critical illness cover
Wage is adjusted pro rata to 50 weeks.
Hours: 37.5 Hour Week
Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)
What are we looking for?
Enthusiastic, motivated, and creative Occupational Therapists of all levels. For those looking to make the move to Paediatrics or newly graduated, we have a Paediatric induction and mentoring program to give you the knowledge and tools for success in your role.
Mandatory Requirements:
* HCPC and RCOT registration
* Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy
* Paediatric OT Experience
Role Overview:
The Paediatric Occupational Therapist plays a pivotal role in assessing the needs of a variety of students for Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and providing targeted and specialist interventions to support their development. You will be working within a variety of school environments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and teaching staff to ensure holistic care and embedded interventions. Additionally, the role involves training and upskilling teaching staff to effectively support students' occupational therapy goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' sensory, motor, and self-care skills to determine eligibility for Occupational Therapy provision within their EHCP.
* Develop and implement individualised intervention plans to address students' specific needs and facilitate their participation in school activities.
* Collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to integrate occupational therapy goals into students' educational plans and learning environment.
* Provide ongoing monitoring and evaluation of intervention effectiveness, adjusting plans as necessary to optimise outcomes.
* Conduct training and support to teaching staff on strategies and techniques to promote students' functional skills and independence within the classroom setting.
* Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, case notes, annual review reports, and intervention plans in accordance with regulatory standards and LCP policies.
* Participate actively in multidisciplinary meetings to contribute expertise and ensure coordinated care for students with complex needs.
Working Conditions:
* Primarily school-based with opportunity to work within the clinic setting.
* Regular interaction with students, teachers, and other professionals in a collaborative team working environment.
* Flexible working hours with time to complete administration and preparation for the next working day after school finishes.
* Opportunity to do your administration from home.
At LCP, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.
For more information about LCP please visit the below websites.
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