Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Godalming; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempest Resourcing Limited is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a specialist school in Surrey (Godalming). You will manage your own paediatric caseload, carrying out assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions while working closely with education staff, families and other therapists to support pupils with complex needs.

The role follows a universal, targeted and specialist model, and you may contribute to EHCPs, staff training and ongoing development of therapy provision

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
• Experience with paediatrics and complex needs in education.
• Knowledge of sensory processing and relevant assessment tools.
• Enhanced DBS (in process).

Responsibilities

• Manage a paediatric caseload with assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with education staff, families and other therapists.
• Contribute to EHCPs and development of therapy provision.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Assessment tools

Education

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

I'm currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join a specialist school in Surrey (Godalming).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary therapy team supporting children and young people with complex learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs and sensory processing difficulties. You'll manage your own specialist caseload, carrying out assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions and working closely with education staff, families and other therapists to help pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.

The therapy team follows a universal, targeted and specialist (wave) model, giving you the opportunity to work collaboratively across the whole school while still delivering highly individualised Occupational Therapy interventions. You'll also contribute to EHCPs, staff training and the ongoing development of therapy provision across the school.

Requirements

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist


• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy


• Experience working within paediatrics, ideally supporting children and young people with complex needs


• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Knowledge of sensory processing and a range of assessment tools relevant to paediatric practice


• Experience within a special school or education setting is desirable


• Enhanced DBS (we can put this in process)

What\'s on offer

• Competitive salary or negotiable hourly rate


• Permanent, long-term locum or temp-to-perm opportunities available


• Full-time and part-time considered


• Supportive multidisciplinary therapy team


• Ongoing CPD and professional development


• Opportunity to work within an established and well-resourced therapy service


• Immediate interviews available

Chris Woods - (phone number removed)