Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist focuses on develop treatment recommendations and therapy goals, ensuring regular review and evaluation of progress.

What the role involves

• Develop treatment recommendations and therapy goals, ensuring regular review and evaluation of progress.
• Provide Occupational Therapy intervention and guidance during therapy sessions.
• Maintaining high-quality clinical notes and electronic records in accordance with RCOT and HCPC standards.
• Liaise with and train parents and carers regarding treatment programmes that can be implemented at home.
• Liaise with and train professionals involved in the young person's care, including schools.
• Care Plan (EHCP) applications and tribunal processes.

Skills and requirements

• BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum 2–4 years' paediatric experience working with neurodiverse children and young people aged 2–25 years across specialist or mainstream educational settings.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• The organisation works collaboratively with a range of allied health professionals to provide holistic support.

Confirmed role details

• Part-time to full-time (minimum 3 days per week.
• Competitive hourly rates aligned with current NHS salary bandings and locum rates.

Additional role context

• The service delivers assessments and treatment for children from age 2 through to young adults aged 25.