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(London)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our children’s therapy team. The role would suit clinicians with paediatric experience ranging from newly qualified to equivalent NHS band 7.

The London Children’s Practice is a thriving service with clinics across London. It comprises of a multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment and therapy services for a mixed paediatric population. We are a friendly team with a focus on flexible and family-centred care.

The role will involve being based between our clinic and schools throughout London. The therapist will be expected to provide assessment and therapy intervention to clients presenting with a range of developmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder and sensory processing difficulties. The therapist will be working independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team, and will receive supervision in line with their experience level.

This role will involve:

• · Working in a number of settings within the community including clinic, mainstream and special schools and client’s homes.
• · Collaborating with other professionals within the multidisciplinary team including speech and language therapists, psychologists and paediatricians.
• · Assessment (both standardised and non-standardised), intervention and review for children who need therapy input.
• · Providing 1:1, consultative and group therapy to children on the caseload.
• · Independently managing a case load of children with varying needs.
• · Contribution to the development of the occupational therapy service and continuation of professional development in line with HCPC requirements.
• · Regular supervision will be provided.
• · Ability to work flexibly across the week as part-time or full-time or sub-contracting.
• · In house training and access to external training.

Essential skills:

• · Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• · Demonstrable knowledge in child development
• · Strong communication skills
• · Current HCPC registration and an enhanced DBS certificate
• · Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable skills:

• · Experience working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental coordination disorder, sensory processing difficulties and dyslexia.
• · Post graduate training in sensory processing knowledge or qualification
• · Experience working within UK schooling system, including mainstream and special education settings.
• · Experience contributing to Education Health and Care Plans.
• · Experience working within a private practice.
• · Please submit an up-to-date CV with letter or email of interest.

For enquiries and applications please contact Mikaela Shalders (Occupational Therapy Manager).

Tel: 0207 467 9520

Email: Mikaela.shalders@londonchildrenspractice.com

The London Children’s Practice is a thriving service with three clinics across London. It comprises of a multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment and therapy services for a mixed paediatric population. We are a friendly team with a focus on flexible and family-centred care. Roles involve provision of assessment and therapy to a range of clients presenting with all forms of communication needs, including ASD and DLD.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Speech and Language Therapist based at our Sloane Square Clinic. This role will suit clinicians with experience ranging from newly qualified to equivalent NHS band 6. The role is a mixed caseload of schools and clinic.

We are also recruiting for a Saturday therapist for both our Sloane Square and Golders Green clinics.

Experience in schools and with children with complex needs is desirable.

Regular external training opportunities are provided. Each team member will also receive clinical supervision with a senior staff member and follow a Professional Development Plan to assist you to develop your clinical and professional skills and guide your career path.

Flexible working hours including part-time and term-time only options are available.

Please submit an up-to-date CV with letter or email of interest.

For enquiries and applications please contact Director of Services Georgia Campbell

Email: Georgia.campbell@londonchildrenspractice.com

Tel: 0207 467 9520