Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver assessments and treatments for children. The role involves working in various settings and supporting junior staff. Ideal candidates have experience with paediatric care and are skilled in report writing. This position offers a range of benefits including flexible working, training support, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in providing occupational therapy to children and young people.
• Ability to work independently in different settings.
• Skills in writing professional reports and treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality paediatric occupational therapy service.
• Carry out assessments and interventions as directed.
• Support and work collaboratively with therapy assistants.

Skills

Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Assessment and Intervention

Experience with Children

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

This role will be to provide Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and treatment to children and young people with a range of needs including coordination, developmental, physical functional, sensory and sensory motor either in 1:1 input, groups or integrated MDT groups. The role will include writing professional reports and advice for Education Health and Care plans and providing written activity programs for the treatment process. The role will include work within a local clinic, schools and supporting families across Merton. The successful candidate should ideally have experience of supporting and developing more junior members of staff.

Responsibilities

• Support provision of a high quality paediatric occupational therapy service to a caseload of children and young people with occupational therapy identified needs.
• Carry out specific assessments and interventions with children and young people as delegated by a senior Occupational Therapist.
• Carry a caseload and work independently in a variety of settings, to support children and young people's occupational therapy needs as appropriate.
• Support and work with Occupational Therapy Assistants to implement therapy programmes to identified children and young people.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you. Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours! We offer a comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role, a car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up), flexible working options, an annual travel card loan, and training, support and development in your career. To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us, visit our benefits page.