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 5- 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.
In this role, you will:
Conduct clinic, school, and home visits.
Manage a varied community caseload (MSK, neuromuscular, developmental, coordination difficulties). Potentially children with rheumatology issues affecting hand function- generally 5-teenage years & behaviour that challenges - with a focus on adapting the environment to make it safe. Generally 3 / 4 years old.
Be fully aware on Specific assessments used. Range of departmental paperwork and standardised assessment including: Initial assessment forms, Risk assessment paperwork, BOT, DASH, VMI, Clinical observations.
Triage conversations with family re: appropriateness and timeliness for our involvement (departmental proforma for this).
Collaborate with the Team Coordinator and Clinical Lead.
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 post graduate experience encompassing the specialist field of practice. that demonstrates an in depth knowledge of specialist area - childrens community services.
* Full UK Drivers License & Access to a car
* Right to Work in the UK
Benefits
* £250 New Start Bonus*
* £100 Towards Professional Registration Fee! *
* FREE Manual Handling Training*
* 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
*T&C's Apply
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