Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Specialist Practitioner
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JustOT are recruiting for an experienced registered Paediatric Occupational Therapist, to work with our well-respected client based in South London
We are looking for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Specialist Practitioner
As a paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will work in a range of settings as an autonomous practitioner, providing high quality paediatric occupational therapy to support children and young people with disabilities to achieve their potential. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support children and young people's occupational therapy needs and provide specialist advice to other disciplines. You will carry a specialist caseload of children and young people with a variety of complex physical, learning, and social needs and be responsible for writing reports for EHCP and MDT assessments/reviews. As part of the role, you will contribute to the supervision of students on clinical placement and support workers who are working with children and young people on your caseload.
Experience of clinical assessment and intervention as an Occupational Therapist.
Passionate about and/or have experience in working as an OT in paediatrics.
Working knowledge of child development, neuro-development and childhood occupations.
Able to plan and prioritise workload, demonstrate initiative through being consistently solution focused.
Skilled in assessment planning, implementing and evaluating treatment, complying with professional and service standards and working as an autonomous practitioner.
Able to prepare clearly written reports for use by multiple agencies.
Knowledge, training and experience of a using range of therapeutic techniques and approaches, including non-standardised and standardised assessments.
Knowledge/experience of physical and developmental disabilities and their impact on occupational performance.
Experience and participate in clinical audits/research.
Able to communicate sensitive, condition related information to clients using empathy and reassurance and able to reflect and critically appraise own performance. Able to provide and implement OT programmes within a specialist field and work collaboratively to upskill school staff and caregivers through training, sharing advice and strategies to support the child/young person.
Supervision of students and / or support/junior staff. Personal attributes
Commitment to lifelong learning, willingness to travel to other sites and work flexibly.
Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.
Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to overcome and achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children and young people.
Taking a strength-based approach to managing situations.
Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children, young people and families.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills
£42.29
flexible working
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