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Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Eden Brown Synergy are currently working with a private client in Hampshire who are on the look out for Paediatric Occupational Therapists to work on either a permanent or locum basis.
We're looking Occupational Therapist Band 6 or 7 on either a part time to full time, minimum of 18 hours per week. Term time to full time contract available with a minimum of 38 weeks per year.
Ideally the candidate would reside in Hampshire or will be willing to relocate to this area. Farnborough / Basingstoke / Winchester / Southampton areas are covered by our team.
Our client delivers assessments and treatment for children aged 2, right up to young adults, aged 25.
Services are either delivered in the community in schools, or the client's home, or in our clinic. We still occasionally deliver services online.
The majority of our clients are on the autistic spectrum, many with sensory needs as well as learning disabilities, specific learning difficulties and other co-occurring conditions.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Undertake OT assessments either in-house or in the community
Report writing and drawing up of treatment recommendations and therapy goals, ensuring regular re-evaluation of progress to the required standard
Provide OT support and guidance during therapy sessions
Maintain a high quality of clinical note writing following each OT session and when indicated, ensuring electronic records and activity are kept according to RCoT and HCPC standards
Liaise with and train parents / carers regarding treatment which can be provided at home
Liaise with and train other agencies involved, such as schools, support workers
Liaise with other agencies, such as other health professionals, Local Authorities
Undertake assessments which fulfil the criteria for EHCP application or tribunal procedure
Appearance at EHCP tribunal when required
Enable young person and parents / carers to access and use assistive devices where appropriate
Undergo regular, in-house clinical supervision
Attend such training sessions as Ace COT sees fit, in order to maintain high clinical standards
Mentor OT students as required
Ensure awareness of, and adherence to, Ace COT policies and procedures and refresh self regularly.
Qualifications and Skills:
BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy with ideally specialism in paediatrics, or learning disabilities or CAMHS experience, or trauma and attachment.
Sensory integration training would be an advantage but not necessary to apply for this position.
HCPC accreditation
Member of RCoT
Valid and current DBS
Minimum of 2-4 years' experience working within the age ranges of 2-25 years
Driving licence and access to vehicle for work
Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Word
Working knowledge of GDPR legislation
Effective communication skills and ability to work well autonomously yet within a team
If interested in the above role, please call Josh on (phone number removed) or email
We also offer a referral bonus of £300 for successful candidates if you know anyone who would be interested in the above role.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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£35 – £40/hour