Specialist Occupational Therapist

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment service in Belfast is looking for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to manage a caseload of clients and provide a comprehensive therapy service for young individuals. Responsibilities include organizing treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure client-oriented care. Candidates must hold a recognized degree in Occupational Therapy, be HCPC registered, and have experience with children in an Occupational Therapy setting. This position offers the chance to work in various locations across the trust, adapting to service needs.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of postgraduate experience.
• Experience with children and young people with disabilities.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients and organize workload accordingly.
• Collaborate with clients, carers, and team members for treatment planning.
• Provide specialist assessments and treatments for clients.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Assessment skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

The post holder will provide a comprehensive Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service for children and young people in various locations across the trust.The post holder will assist in the day-to-day management and co-ordination of the Occupational Therapy Service and support the various teams depending on service priorities.The paediatric Occupational Therapy service works across community clinics, special schools, specialist multi-disciplinary teams and acute hospitalsIn response to continued service development, the post holder will be required to undertake flexible working including extended working and seven day working as determined by operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients and be responsible for organising workload in line with the agreed priorities, policies and procedures of the employing authority.
• Collaborate with the client, carer, team members and significant others to plan appropriate treatment approaches to achieve the agreed goals.
• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, plan and carry out treatment on either an individual or a group basis as appropriate to their needs.
• Carry out specific assessments as required informing subsequent intervention and / or drafting of professional reports.

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by the World Federation ofOccupational Therapists or a Diploma of the College of Occupational Therapists.
• Must be HCPC registered.
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience.
• Must have a minimum of six months working with children and young people with a range of disabilities in an Occupational Therapy paediatric or Learning Disability Setting.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
• Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements’
• Experience working as an Occupational Therapist with children and young people.
• Additional postgraduate training relevant to paediatrics.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in providing training to colleagues and service users.
• 10. Ability to work under pressure, take initiative and adopt problem solving approach.
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Further Information

Location: Belfast Various locations Trust Wide