Overview
Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Band 6 associate/locum/self-employed)
Part time to full time, minimum 3 days per week (18 hours minimum).
Term time to full time contract, with a minimum of 38 weeks per year.
Long term role.
Ideally the candidate would reside in Hampshire or will be willing to relocate to this area. Farnborough / Basingstoke / Winchester / Southampton areas are covered by our team.
Competitive pay rate/hour akin to current NHS salary bandings
Opportunity to move into a salaried position may be offered at a later date.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Undertake OT assessments either in-house or in the community
* Report writing and drawing up of treatment recommendations and therapy goals, ensuring regular re-evaluation of progress to the required standard
* Provide OT support and guidance during therapy sessions
* Maintain a high quality of clinical note writing following each OT session and when indicated, ensuring electronic records and activity are kept according to RCoT and HCPC standards
* Liaise with and train parents / carers regarding treatment which can be provided at home
* Liaise with and train other agencies involved, such as schools, support workers
* Liaise with other agencies, such as other health professionals, Local Authorities
* Undertake assessments which fulfil the criteria for EHCP application or tribunal procedure
* Appearance at EHCP tribunal when required
* Enable young person and parents / carers to access and use assistive devices where appropriate
* Undergo regular, in-house clinical supervision
* Attend such training sessions as Ace COT sees fit, to maintain high clinical standards
* Mentor OT students as required
* Ensure awareness of, and adherence to, Ace COT policies and procedures and refresh self regularly
Qualifications and Skills
* BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy with ideally specialism in paediatrics, or learning disabilities or CAMHS experience, or trauma and attachment.
* Sensory integration training would be an advantage but not necessary to apply for this position
* HCPC accreditation
* Member of RCoT
* Valid and current DBS
* Minimum of 2 - 4 years paediatric experience working in specialist school settings or mainstream school/pre-school and college settings with neurodiverse children and young people (2 -25 yrs)
* Experience in standardised assessment and treatment delivery of children with GMS/FMS and self-regulation difficulties in the public and private sector
* Driving licence and access to vehicle for work
* Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Word
* Working knowledge of GDPR legislation
* Effective communication skills and ability to work well autonomously yet within a team
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