JOB DETAILS - TERM TIME ONLY (39 weeks)
Hours Negotiable (Minimum 22.5 hours a week term time only) up to full time term time only
Salary Starting from £32,500.00 – FTE hours), salary negotiable for qualified OT looking for redirection into paediatrics
Suitable for Newly qualified Occupational Therapists or those looking for a Development Role. Let our team support and upskill you to the next level in your career.
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 includes:
* 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.
* Creating goal orientated intervention plans for the Occupational Therapy Assistant to deliver.
ADDITIONAL CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE
* Undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments within clinic, home or schools for children 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.
* Undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate within your role to reflect being part of the team at Liverpool Occupational Therapy Services.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
* To actively engage in clinical supervision on a regular basis with your clinical supervisor. Informal supervision can also be sought.
* 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 clinical foundation for intervention planning and delivery.
* To engage in reflective practice in order to evaluate progression.
* To engage in the appraisal process and be responsible for identifying and fulfilling goals set within this.
* To provide clinical supervision to OT assistants or Apprentice OT's.
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.
* Contribution to service developments.
What does Liverpool Occupational Therapy services offer you as an employee?
* Excellent clinical supervision structure
* Annual Appraisals
* Numerous company benefits including free onsite parking
* Flexible working considerations
* Full team peer support both within Liverpool and also Manchester
* 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Graduate
Pay: From £32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a full UK licence and car for business use
* Are you suitably located for work in Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, Prescot, Huyton and surrounding areas
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (required)
Work Location: In person