Negotiable (Minimum 22.5 hours a week term time only) up to full time
SALARY: Starting from £30,800 – FTE (37.5 hours)
Newly qualified Occupational Therapist or OT’s seeking Paediatric Role
Job Overview As an entry-level Children’s Occupational Therapist, you will be working with direct and indirect support from a Senior Occupational Therapist. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and diary. Day-to-day responsibilities of the role include:
Providing assessment and intervention to children within schools with a range of handwriting, coordination, fine and gross motor, concentration and sensory difficulties.
Identifying and facilitating group sessions for children within school.
Liaison with SENCOs, Teachers, and Parents in relation to support provided.
To advocate for the role of OTs within schools and provide training and education to teaching staff in order to support pupils' progress.
Keeping and managing up-to-date clinical records for all clients seen in line with professional standards – ensuring written consent is gained prior to OT involvement.
Delegating suitable tasks to an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
ADDITIONAL CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: Undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments within clinic, home, or schools for children and young adults with a wide range of needs.
Completing professional Occupational Therapy reports following assessment with comprehensive evaluation and analysis of need and providing outcome objectives and recommendations for the child and family.
Create and deliver individual intervention programmes based on assessment provided including SMART goals and review process.
Facilitating Occupational Therapy groups over school holidays.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT To actively engage in clinical supervision on a regular basis with your clinical supervisor. Informal supervision can also be sought.
To complete the company-based Skills Passport to support with confidence and development within your role.
To seek out training/education opportunities that directly support progression within your role and relating to appraisal goals.
To show dedication to seeking out CPD opportunities and keeping up to date with your personal CPD record.
To actively engage in researching up-to-date evidence to be used as a clinical foundation for intervention planning and delivery.
To engage in reflective practice to evaluate progression.
To engage in the appraisal process and be responsible for identifying and fulfilling goals set within this.
PROFESSIONAL/ORGANISATIONAL HCPC registration and RCOT membership essential. To practice within the guidelines set out by organisational and professional bodies.
To communicate effectively with clients, families, and other professionals through a range of methods (report writing, verbal, email, telephone, etc).
Demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills during management of own workload and to be flexible in working patterns to support the needs of clients and the overall business.
Responsible for complying with all mandatory training requirements.
WHY CHOOSE MOTS? Excellent clinical supervision structure.
Numerous company benefits including free onsite parking.
Flexible working considerations.
Healthcare Plan (Simply Health) following probation period.
An ambitious and supportive team with a wide variety of expertise.
Full team in-service training days and personal training opportunities.
Allocated CPD time upon request.
30 days (FTE) PAID Annual Leave to support a Christmas shutdown.
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