Job Title: Occupational Therapist (HCPC registered) for Children and Young People
Location: Regional Role, South-West London
Salary: GBP38,000 - GBP47,000 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.
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 to accommodate students' and school's needs within school 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.
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