Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist

Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist This role will be to provide Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and treatment to children and young people with a range of needs including; coordination, developmental, physical functional, sensory and sensory motor either in 1:1 input, groups or integrated MDT groups. The role will include writing professional reports and advice for Education Health and Care plans and providing written activity programs for the treatment process. The role will include work within a local clinic, schools and supporting families across Merton. The successful candidate should ideally have experience of supporting and developing more junior members of staff. Main duties of the job To support provision of a high quality paediatric occupational therapy service to a caseload of children and young people with occupational therapy identified needs. To carry out specific assessments and interventions with children and young people as delegated by a senior Occupational Therapist. To carry a caseload and work independently in a variety of settings, to support children and young people's occupational therapy needs as appropriate. To support and work with Occupational Therapy Assistants to implement therapy programmes to identified children and young people. About us Just as we care about our patients' well‑being, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role. Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up). Flexible working options. Training, support and development in your career. To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Qualifications Degree or equivalent Diploma/Qualification in OT Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Postgraduate/ diploma/ masters level expertise in the specialist field of paediatrics incorporating a wide range of theory and evidence based practise. Member of professional body; NAPOT, SINET, BAOT Attendance at workshops/ seminars in paediatric OT Experience Experience of working with people with a wide range of permanent disabilities and short term illness Experience in working with clients with neurological impairment Experience working with tertiary or voluntary community based services Experience working with clients from diverse cultures. Understanding of cultural differences and their impact on OT provision. Experience in working with children Experience working as an occupational therapy assistant. Experience of working in health/social care in the community. Experience with the NHS patient information database (e.g. SystmOne, RiO). Qualification in working with children Experience of planning and running groups Work in special and mainstream schools Experience of psychosocial aspects of working with families of children with disabilities Skills Basic knowledge of the developmental stages of children and young people Basic knowledge of legislation relating to child health. Clear & concise written skills with competency in IT skills for reports, advice/activity suggestions and internet use to access Occupational Therapy related information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS #J-18808-Ljbffr