We are looking for a Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist (equivalent to band 7) to join our team.
This role will attract a health market supplement in addition to the existing salary.
Please note this is a term-time position and the salary advertised will be pro rata.
The post holder will manage and lead service delivery in the specific area of a complex needs special school. They will provide clinical support and supervision to other therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Planning the service within the specific area of work and taking the lead on providing strategic direction for others are key responsibilities of the role. They will contribute to the annual service team plan and other business development plans as necessary. Working closely with MDT colleagues, the postholder will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the specialty, ensuring the team knowledge base is current and evidence-based. The post holder will carry a complex caseload of children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and will regularly report progress for clinical governance and audit purposes. For more information, please speak to the Head of Service, Candice Raymond:
candice.raymond@achievingforchildren.org.uk
You will need: Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy Active HCPC registration and documented evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio) A “can do” attitude to meet targets, stay calm under pressure, and promote a positive, safe work environment Commitment to lifelong learning, willingness to travel to other sites, and work flexibly. Strong organisational abilities including time management, creative thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking.
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The post holder will manage and lead service delivery in the specific area of a complex needs special school. They will provide clinical support and supervision to other therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Planning the service within the specific area of work and taking the lead on providing strategic direction for others are key responsibilities of the role. They will contribute to the annual service team plan and other business development plans as necessary. Working closely with MDT colleagues, the postholder will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the specialty, ensuring the team knowledge base is current and evidence-based. The post holder will carry a complex caseload of children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and will regularly report progress for clinical governance and audit purposes. For more information, please speak to the Head of Service, Candice Raymond:
candice.raymond@achievingforchildren.org.uk
You will need: Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy Active HCPC registration and documented evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio) A “can do” attitude to meet targets, stay calm under pressure, and promote a positive, safe work environment Commitment to lifelong learning, willingness to travel to other sites, and work flexibly. Strong organisational abilities including time management, creative thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking.
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