Paediatric OT - Flexible, Impactful Community Role

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Supervision and CPD opportunities

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking several passionate Occupational Therapists to join our Community Paediatric team on a permanent, full-time basis. You’ll work with children and young people aged 0-25 with developmental and physical conditions, helping them engage in everyday activities and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities include home-based assessments, moving and handling tasks, collaborating with families, schools and other professionals, and contributing to service development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and degree in Occupational Therapy are required.
• Post-qualifying experience in paediatric/community settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children with functional difficulties in home settings.
• Carry out moving and handling assessments and develop care plans.
• Perform moving and handling risk and environmental assessments as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families, schools and other professionals to implement therapy plans.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and service development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Team player

Moving and handling experience

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Dorset Council UK is seeking several passionate Occupational Therapists to join our Community Paediatric team on a permanent, full-time basis. You’ll work with children and young people aged 0-25 with developmental and physical conditions, helping them engage in everyday activities and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities include home-based assessments, moving and handling tasks, collaborating with families, schools and other professionals, and contributing to service development.