Paediatric OT: Sensory Specialist (Band 6/7) - Canary Wharf

Unlocking Language; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Unlocking Language in London’s Canary Wharf clinic is seeking an experienced Band 6/7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will develop sensory processing, integration and regulation provision for children with developmental needs, working alongside Speech and Language Therapists to support sensory programmes at home, nursery or school.

The role focuses on specialist assessments, planning and delivering sensory-based therapy, and collaborating with parents

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Have relevant paediatric occupational therapy experience.
• Have experience working with autistic children and/or children with complex developmental needs.
• Have strong knowledge and experience of sensory processing and regulation.
• Have experience planning and implementing sensory programmes and sensory circuits.

Responsabilités

• Carry out specialist sensory assessments and observations.
• Identify childrens sensory processing profiles and how these impact participation, regulation, learning.
• Plan and deliver individualised sensory-based occupational therapy programmes.
• Develop and implement sensory diets and sensory strategies where clinically appropriate; design and deliver sensory circuits and regulation activities.
• Work on body awareness, motor planning, coordination and postural control.
• Advise parents, therapists and other professionals on environmental adaptations and regulation strategies.
• Support the development of sensory programmes that can be continued at home, nursery or school.

Connaissances

Sensory processing

Sensory integration

Regulation

Formation

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

Unlocking Language in London’s Canary Wharf clinic is seeking an experienced Band 6/7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will develop sensory processing, integration and regulation provision for children with developmental needs, working alongside Speech and Language Therapists to support sensory programmes at home, nursery or school.

The role focuses on specialist assessments, planning and delivering sensory-based therapy, and collaborating with parents