Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Hashirtinnitusclinic; Guildford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institute as a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children with complex learning difficulties. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can deliver evidence-based interventions and support children facing various challenges, from sensory processing issues to emotional dysregulation. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and have the chance to enhance your skills through continuous education and involvement in research. Enjoy a flexible contract and the beauty of Surrey Hills while making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Flexible employment contracts

Continuous educational programme

Conference registration and travel expenses covered

RCOT membership fee covered

HCPC membership fee covered

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration is mandatory for this role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services for children with severe learning difficulties.
• Support children with emotional dysregulation and sensory processing issues.
• Contribute to research and present findings at conferences.

Skills

Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Communication Skills

Research Skills

Team Collaboration

Driving License

Education

HCPC Registration

Job description

Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

£46,148 to £52,809 per annum (pro rata in case of part time)

Contract type: Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team at Hashir International Institute and High Five OT.

The post holder will:

1. Provide specialist OT services for children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties (e.g., children diagnosed with Dyspraxia/ DCD, Developmental Delays, ASD, ADHD and neurological disorders) in school, home and clinical settings.
2. Support children who find daily activities including handwriting, focusing on a task, getting dressed and playing with their friends difficult.
3. Deliver OT interventions for children under 5 years old who have sensory processing difficulties.
4. Support children who have emotional dysregulation and anxiety as the result of an underlying sensory disorder.
5. Provide therapy and support for children and young people who experience misophonia, hyperacusis, and other forms of sound sensitivity or noise defensiveness disorders.
6. Contribute to research studies.
7. Present research results in conferences and scientific meetings.
8. Supervise students.

The post holder will need to be a motivated and flexible team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. The post holder must have a current registration with the HCPC and must be a car driver, with access to a car to travel to different locations in Surrey (UK) for school and home visits as well as attending our clinic in Guildford town centre.

Job highlights:

• Benefit from our flexible employment contracts (i.e., full-time, part-time and term time).
• Enhance your specialist knowledge by taking part in our institute’s continuous educational programme.
• Network with multidisciplinary groups of health and social care professionals by attending relevant national and international conferences (conference registration and travel expenses will be covered by the institute).
• Contribute to or lead research projects in your area of interest.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Provide high-quality assessment and intervention within our transdisciplinary care model involving occupational therapists, psychologists, neuroscientists, specialist audiologists and researchers.
• Support students.
• Your annual RCOT membership fee will be covered by the institute.
• The cost of your HCPC membership will be covered by the institute.
• Enjoy the Surrey Hills and its outstanding natural beauty!

To apply for this job vacancy, email your CV accompanied by a cover letter to Sherry Aazh (Line manager).