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:
1. Provide clinical support and supervision to therapists and therapy assistants.
2. Plan and manage services within the designated area of work.
3. Contribute to annual service team plans and other development initiatives.
4. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary team (MDT) colleagues to ensure continuous improvement.
5. Manage a complex caseload of children and young people with diverse disabilities.
6. Regularly report progress for clinical governance and audit purposes.
7. Manage junior members of staff and students.
What we are looking for:
1. Previously worked as an Occupational Therapist, Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Occupational Health Therapist or in a similar role.
2. At least 5 years PQE working with children and young people with complex health needs.
3. Background in a special school environment.
4. Diploma / BSc / Graduate Diploma / MSc in Occupational Therapy.
5. Registration with HCPC and a documented portfolio of CPD.
6. Clinical skills working with CYP with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions.
7. In-depth knowledge of specialist equipment, including seating, wheelchairs, splints, and orthotics.
8. Understanding of budget management, commissioning arrangements, and maintaining databases/spreadsheets for monitoring and statistical purposes.
9. Exceptional clinical and report-writing skills, particularly for EHCPs.
Whats on offer:
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