Job Overview
Senior Children's Occupational Therapist, Healing Touch Rehab Ltd
Based in Leeds LS18 4TJ. We are a private company established since November 2013. Our Director and Owner Kay Ganguly has over 23 years’ experience as a Neurological Physiotherapist (specialising in paediatrics). Healing Touch Rehab works with children offering assessments, recommendations and treatment for a wide range of needs. Our therapists work alongside schools, families, case managers and schools. Part time and full-time applications will be considered (minimum 2 days a week).
Main responsibilities
* Hold your own caseload, providing occupational therapy assessments and treatment for clients with conditions such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, head injuries, spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy, developmental delay, DCD, autism, sensory processing difficulties, ADHD, fine motor and perceptual difficulties.
* Provide specialist equipment and adaptation assessments and recommendations as required.
* Work in settings including schools, other education settings, clinics, children’s homes or the wider community.
* Receive full administrative support from a dedicated admin and client liaison team.
* Be HCPC registered.
About the role
You will work as part of a friendly team of physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, rehab assistants and sports therapists.
* Carry out assessments and reports with clients and their families.
* Collaborate with clients and families to develop bespoke treatment programmes with a “the sky's the limit!” approach.
* Work closely with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
* Engage in regular supervision and CPD opportunities.
* Participate in networking events and receive annual appraisals.
* Receive proactive support for future development and training.
About You
* You will be a dynamic and approachable individual.
* You will be HCPC registered and keep up to date with CPD.
* You will have experience or a keen interest in Neurology.
* You will be passionate about OT and your clients.
* You will be able to work independently and as part of a team.
* You will be willing and able to supervise junior team members.
Job details
* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
* Location: Community based
* Work arrangement: Flexitime
Benefits
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Work from home as required
Education and experience
* Bachelor’s degree (required)
* Occupational therapist: 1 year (required)
* HCPC registration (required)
* Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Desirable
* Experience of working with children
* Experience of working with children and young adults
Compliance and applying
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure will be checked.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
How to apply
Please email your CV and supporting letter to: info@healingtouchrehab.co.uk
Phone: +44 7532 308183
Website: www.healingtouchrehab.co.uk
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