A well:established, values:driven paediatric practice is seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join them on a self:employed (associate) basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist looking to build or expand their independent practice, while benefiting from a consistent and varied referral stream. The organisation adopts a client:centred, neuro:affirming approach, with a strong emphasis on delivering practical, functional interventions that support children and young people in their everyday lives.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
* Manage a varied paediatric caseload, supporting children and young people with a range of developmental and functional needs
* Provide support for sensory processing differences (experience in sensory integration is advantageous)
* Deliver targeted interventions to develop activities of daily living (ADLs), including:
* Toileting
* Dressing
* Personal hygiene
* Deliver hands:on, functional therapy, supporting children to build independence in real:life contexts
Referrals are available across the week, with current demand highest on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays .
Working Arrangement
This is a self:employed associate position, offering a high level of flexibility. The successful candidate will:
* Work as an independent practitioner
* Manage their own caseload and clinical decision:making
* Set their own working hours and availability
* Be responsible for maintaining professional registration, indemnity insurance, and tax arrangements
There is opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, while maintaining autonomy over your own practice.
Candidate Requirements
Applicants should:
* Be HCPC registered with relevant paediatric experience
* Have experience of, or a strong interest in, sensory processing differences
* Be confident supporting children with functional daily living skills
* Be organised, motivated, and comfortable working independently
* Demonstrate a commitment to a neuro:affirming, child:centred approach
* Be seeking a flexible role with a reliable source of referrals
Additional Information
* Associates are expected to arrange appropriate clinical cover where required, in line with professional and safeguarding standards
* Administrative and clinic:based support may be available by agreement
How
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV. Further details will be provided to suitable applicants.