Tripod are recruiting for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to work in the Kingston area.
Role – Locum Occupational Therapist
Location – Kingston, London
Hours – Full time ideally
About the Role
As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will work as an autonomous practitioner across a range of settings. You will provide high-quality occupational therapy to support children and young people with disabilities in reaching their full potential.
You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the assessment and support of occupational therapy needs and offering specialist advice to other professionals.
Responsibilities
* Managing a specialist caseload of children and young people with complex physical, learning, and social needs
* Writing reports for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and multidisciplinary assessments and reviews
Skills and Experience
* Experience in clinical assessment and intervention as an Occupational Therapist
* Experience in, or a strong interest in, paediatric occupational therapy
* Knowledge of child development, neurodevelopment, and childhood occupations
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively, demonstrating initiative and a solution‑focused approach
* Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and evaluation in line with professional standards
* Ability to produce clear, concise reports for use by multiple agencies
* Experience with a range of therapeutic techniques, including standardised and non-standardised assessments
* Understanding of physical and developmental disabilities and their impact on occupational performance
* Participation in clinical audits and/or research
* Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey sensitive information with empathy and reassurance
* Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
* Experience delivering OT programmes and supporting others (e.g. school staff and caregivers) through training and advice
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