Tripod are recruiting for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to work in the Kingston area.
Hybrid working
Role – Locum Occupational Therapist
Location – Kingston, London
Rate – £40-£44 an hour
Hours – Full time ideally
Contract Length – Ongoing
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.
Your responsibilities will include:
• 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
Apply now or refer a friend for £500.