Specialist Children’s Community Occupational Therapist

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work with children aged 0-19, addressing various developmental conditions and providing essential therapy interventions. You will be part of a supportive environment that emphasizes professional growth and collaborative practice. With a focus on community-based care, you will develop your skills in complex case management and contribute to meaningful outcomes for children and families. If you are dedicated to making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive management structure

In-service training

Yearly appraisals

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality occupational therapy services to children.
• Ability to assess and treat children with a range of developmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop community occupational therapy skills for children aged 0-19.
• Manage complex cases and work with families and carers.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Complex Case Management

Assessment and Therapy Intervention

Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-e)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering high quality Occupational Therapy services to children? If the answer is “yes” then this may be the job opportunity for you.

Evelina Community Occupational Therapy have the opportunity to recruit to a permanent Band 6 posts for 37.5 hours.

The Evelina Community Children’s Occupational Therapy Service is an integral part of specialist services that provides care to the population of Lambeth and Southwark. Southwark and Lambeth are multicultural and vibrant inner South London boroughs. The service is dynamic and works closely with multidisciplinary and multiagency colleagues.

Interview date: 20th May 2025

For Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Vicky d'Abo - Occupational Therapy Team Leader/Clinical Specialist on 020 3049 8181 or via [e-mail]

Louise Vassallo- Occupational Therapy Team Leader/Clinical Specialist on 020 3049 8181 or via Louise [e-mail]

The post holders will have the opportunity to work across our community sites with Evelina Community OT team based at Sunshine House Child Development Centre in Camberwell, Southwark and Mary Sheridan Child development Centre, Kennington, Lambeth.

You will have the opportunity to see children 0-19 across a range of conditions such as complex physical disabilities, Autism, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and deliver blocks of assessment and therapy intervention within the service model.

Within our service we use the Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOP-e) to guide our clinical reasoning and practice- keeping a clear focus on occupational outcomes.

Our professional offer to you

As a Band 6 OT you will have an opportunity to:

Develop your community children occupational therapy skills, e.g. assess and treat children with a range of developmental conditions within the child’s home and community settings such as nursery and school

Develop your skills in complex case management of children and families

Develop your skills in Participation, Environment and Occupation and its application when assessing need and working with families and carers

Develop supervisory, leadership and service development skills

Develop your skills in service development

The Occupational Therapy service has a supportive and progressive management structure with departmental objectives founded upon the principles of the clinical governance framework and trust core values. The trust is committed to continuing the professional development of its workforce and the department has structured in-service training supported by personal and professional development plans and yearly appraisals.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vicky d'Abo Job title: Team Leader/Clinical Specialist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0203 049 8181

Please contact Vicky d'Abo OT Team Leader/ Clinical specialist or Louise Vassallo OT Team Leader/Clinical Specialist on 020 3049 8181 or via [e-mail]