Specialist Pediatric OT - Community & School Impact

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Catford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewish and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Children’s Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term maternity cover. You will assess and treat children aged 0-19 with developmental needs, work in diverse community and school settings, and contribute to service development within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will lead specialist assessments, collaborate with families, and use evidence-based approaches to maximise independence in self-care, play and school

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a range of audiences.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with paediatric assessment tools and interventions.
• Comfort with travel around the borough for community-based work.

Responsibilities

• Select, administer and apply specialist level analyses to paediatric assessments to inform diagnosis, prognosis and intervention.
• Negotiate SMART goals with families and professionals; monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Provide varied modes of intervention (group settings, teaching others, consultations).
• Identify and plan for assistive technology needs of children (orthotics, seating, AAC, mobility equipment).
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with agencies; arrange after-care and training where appropriate.
• Undertake risk assessments related to children on caseload and ensure safe equipment use.

Skills

Excellent communication

Client centred practice

Autonomous working

Education

Diploma or degree in occupational therapy

Post registration paediatric training

Safeguarding level 3

Specialist paediatric intervention training

Job description

Lewish and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Children’s Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term maternity cover. You will assess and treat children aged 0-19 with developmental needs, work in diverse community and school settings, and contribute to service development within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will lead specialist assessments, collaborate with families, and use evidence-based approaches to maximise independence in self-care, play and school