Children and Young People Specialist Occupational Therapist
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We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Occupational Therapist with paediatric or similar Occupational Therapy experience to join our new Community Health service in Merton Borough.
Your role will be to provide assessment, advice and treatment to children with a range of needs including physical disability, coordination disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, global developmental delay and early years. Although community based, the role could also include work within the local specialist schools.
You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Merton Community services and with outside services to deliver Occupational Therapy advice and treatment meeting the functional needs of children. You will have had experience of working with children in the community and or educational settings or similar and your communication and team working skills will be excellent.
* To provide an Occupational Therapy Service to children and young people with complex needs with a Merton GP in accordance with the service specification in Merton Community, who experience difficulties in their functional abilities or skills development in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. The post may include work in schools, clinics, and homes in accordance with the service level agreement for Merton Community Services
* To contribute to the development of the community Occupational Therapy services for children and young people.
* To meet the Health Education Health Care plan recommendations and provision for children and young people with SEND health needs
* To develop and provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and treatment to children with functional difficulties (including children with statutory needs, e.g., vulnerable children, safeguarding and child protection issues/concerns) in a variety of community settings.
* To work closely with the multidisciplinary team, school staff and families to plan and provide assessment and treatment. To work in a defined clinical area, working autonomously and without direct supervision, and being accountable for own clinical actions.
Find out more information about working and living in South West London here - https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We Can Offer You
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
* Flexible working options
* Annual travel card loan
* Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Aditi Srivastava Job title: CYP Occupational Therapy Team Lead Email address: aditi.srivastava3@nhs.net Telephone number: 07917856904
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