Just OT are recruiting for an experienced registered Occupational Therapist, to work with our well-respected client based in Southampton

We are looking for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Children's with Disabilities Team

To support the Senior Occupational Therapist in delivering an Occupational Therapy Service within an integrated Health and Social Care team in line with Social Care statutory responsibility, and to assist with the provision of key service strands within Children and Families Service.
To ensure that the Social Care Occupational Therapy Service maximises professional knowledge and expertise, is responsive and leads to positive outcomes for disabled children, young people and their carers.

Assessing, in conjunction with other members of the team and other related professional workers, disabled children and young people's needs in relation to personal independence, in accordance with current legislation.
Under the direct of the Senior Occupational Therapist, deploy resources according to the appropriate assessment of risk within the department's priorities and statutory requirements and that the thresholds for service intervention are met.
Assist the Senior Occupational Therapist in recruitment and developing Occupational Therapy Assistant staff.
Recommending and providing, where appropriate, specialised equipment and giving guidance to disabled children and young people's and their carers in its use.
Promoting the Occupational Therapy service to users, colleagues and other agencies and to identify and contribute to future service developments.
To communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, to maintain written and electronic records in accordance with Directorate policies and to be aware of the Directorate's 'Access to Records' policy.
To work closely with colleagues in health care teams, private and voluntary sectors and in other Directorates, in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
To be responsible for the professional supervision of Occupational Therapy students and according to the requirements of the College of Occupational Therapists regarding student supervision.
To possess excellent manual handling skills/techniques and be able to share this expertise with colleagues, clients, and carers to ensure that legislative requirements are fulfilled.

The pay for this role is £36.82.

Flexible working - minimum of 3 days in the office
Essential Requirements : HCPC registered , Social Services Experience, car driver

Not available for this position Why not recommend a friend or colleague and earn a referral bonus on successful placement (terms and qualifying period apply) for more information contact Hannah Skinner on 0207 045 3344 hannah.skinner@justot.co.uk.

Additional benefits include:
-A dedicated one to one service
-Fast track registration process
-Excellent rates of pay
-Assistance with travel and accommodation
-Weekly pay - on time, every time
-Access to exclusive NHS and Private sector jobs
-No Registration Fee!
-Reimbursed DBSs
-Free online training available