Occupational Therapist
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Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the Occupational Therapist you will work collaboratively within the Therapy Team providing clinically effective person-centred and evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention. You will support learners their families and school staff contributing to each students independence functional abilities and engagement in school life.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver individual and group occupational therapy assessments and interventions tailored to learners needs.
Plan implement and evaluate person-centred programmes to improve functional abilities and participation in daily activities.
Support teaching staff in integrating therapy strategies into the classroom and using specialised equipment safely.
Supervise and provide guidance to junior therapy staff.
Liaise with families carers and external professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
Conduct risk assessments related to manual handling and equipment use providing training and support to staff.
Write professional reports for reviews EHCPs and multidisciplinary meetings.
Maintain accurate treatment records in line with professional standards.
Keep up to date with developments in occupational therapy and contribute to ongoing staff development.
Work across multiple school sites as required.
Requirements:
Essential:
Degree or Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy
HCPC registration
Experience working with children with severe/profound and multiple learning disabilities
Ability to manage a clinical caseload effectively
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to support and train staff
Knowledge of specialist equipment and ability to assess and advise appropriately
Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable:
Experience in a special school or SEND setting
Experience supervising junior therapy staff
Knowledge of current best practices in occupational therapy interventions for children with complex needs
Benefits:
Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time)
Supportive leadership and multidisciplinary team environment
Opportunities for professional development and CPD
Chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of learners with additional needs
Work within a school committed to inclusion respect and nurturing student independence
Required Skills:
Occupational Therapy Health care HCPC Registraion
Required Education:
HealthcareEducation HealthcareOccupational therapy
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
