A fantastic opportunity based in Dubai with one of our private clients for an Occupational Therapist. Our client work in collaboration with parents and professionals. Out-Reach Service is available at selected schools and nurseries in Dubai, facilitating 1:1 and/or group therapy, supporting teachers and students with Special Education Needs (SEN). The centre is equipped with a sensory gym, a multi-sensory Snoezelen room and several therapy rooms suitable for 1:1 therapy as well as small group settings. The therapists have the advantage of working within a multi-disciplinary team.

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Occupational Therapist
Salary : from AED15,000 - AED17,000 Monthly. (Tax Free) +Benefits Package
Location : Dubai
Hours: Full Time
Client Group : Intervention & Therapy Centre - Children
EXP: Required 5 yrs working with Children

Job Role:

* To hold a defined clinical caseload, combined with being an identified resource within the clinical setting
* To assist in the development and research of paediatric occupational therapy services, and other service reviews.
* To hold responsibility for defined projects.
* To comply with the Dubai Health Authority and College of Occupational Therapists' Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
* To plan and deliver a child-centred occupational therapy service to a personal caseload of children and their families/ carers in an outpatient setting. This will include seeing children individually and/or in groups as appropriate.
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* Through analysis and synthesis of findings, develop individual goal-oriented treatment and intervention plans in collaboration with the child (as appropriate), family/ carers and MDT. This will include the application of skills to assess motor, sensory and cognitive function in the context of the child's social and physical environment.
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* To utilise specialist occupational therapy skills in the assessment of the parent/guardian's understanding of treatment proposals, to gain valid informed consent for interventions and to work within a legal framework where consent issues are complex.
* To autonomously manage, treat and discharge a diagnostically varied and complex patient caseload.
* To assess, prescribe, arrange provision and installation of specialised equipment and adaptations including seating, wheelchairs and pressure relieving equipment.
* To facilitate clients' transitions from nursery to school, between classes and from school to adult services.
* To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment to measure progress and ensure the effectiveness of intervention.
* To ensure children's reviews demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to determine agreed outcomes across healthcare.
* To undertake risk assessments to determine appropriate management, specifically related to moving and handling and the safe use of equipment. Specific cases may warrant home assessments or assessments in other environments. To ensure safety for self and others during all occupational therapy interventions in school, child's home, centre and other appropriate environments.
* To apply an understanding of factors influencing child development and of the effect of disability on the child's occupational performance and the family. Provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the child's environment.

Client Offers :
* Competitive & tax free salary
* Employer- provided UAE Visa & Work permit
* Health insurance & Benefits
* Possible relocation allowance
* Annual flight ticket contribution
* Monthly clinical supervision
* Training opportunities for professional growth
* Supportive & collaborative multidisciplinary team
* Supportive work environment
* We pay your malpractice insurance (UAE)

In order to qualify for this job must have:
* At least Bachelors degree
* At least 5 year post-graduate experience
* DHA license or DHA eligibility letter (preferred)
* With driving license
* Good level of written and spoken English

Please contact parul.patel@justot.co.uk for more information.