Band 6 Pediatric Occupational Therapist – Feltham – Permanent

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a permanent role in a specialist school for children aged 4-18 with autism. The successful candidate will work on enhancing developmental outcomes, managing therapy programs, and collaborating with educational staff and parents. Attractive benefits include generous holidays, professional development support, and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

40 days holiday plus bank holidays

Commitment to CPD and career opportunities

Professional membership fees paid

Fantastic social events and awards ceremony

Mental health and wellbeing events

Travel season ticket and bike loan

Flu & hepatitis B vaccinations

Free healthy breakfast

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registered.
• Must have relevant degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in working with children and autism.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning and social-emotional development.
• Create and implement individual and group intervention programs.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to address issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Reflection skills

Clinical knowledge

Experience with children and young people

Education

Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Role: Band 6 Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Feltham
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £40000.00 – £47000.00 per annum

Description:

Pulse have recently partnered with one of the leading healthcare providers. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and friendly Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team at a specialist school for children aged 4-18 with autism. Your role will be to support these children in learning, thriving, achieving, and belonging. As part of our transdisciplinary team, you will use your expertise in occupational therapy to improve outcomes for our students.

Your main responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist:

You will work with students, teachers, parents, and others to address and resolve issues related to learning, behavior, communication, and social-emotional development. You will provide high-quality occupational therapy advice and support across universal, targeted, and specialist tiers. You will assist class teams in creating supportive environments and reducing occupational barriers to the curriculum. You will develop and implement individual and group intervention programs. You will write and ensure the fidelity of occupational therapy programs for others to deliver.

What we are looking for in an Occupational Therapist:

• HCPC registered.
• Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy with pupils and their families.
• Ability to manage own time and caseload, prioritising tasks with support.
• Excellent reflection skills
• Up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Experience working with children and young people with autism, learning disabilities, and other special educational needs.

What’s in it for you as an Occupational Therapist:

• Generous Holidays:40 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Professional Development:Commitment to CPD (Continued Professional Development) and excellent career opportunities.
• Membership Fees:Professional membership fees paid.
• Social Events:Fantastic social events and an annual awards ceremony.
• Wellbeing:Mental health and wellbeing events.
• Travel Support:Travel season ticket and bike loan.
• Health:Flu & hepatitis B vaccinations.
• Healthy Start:Free healthy breakfast.
• Pension:Pension scheme.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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