Job Vacancies
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Based in 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. Roles involve provision of assessment and therapy to a range of clients presenting with a range of developmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder and sensory processing difficulties.
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 and group therapy to children on the caseload.
Independently managing a caseload of children with varying needs.
The use of GAS goals in order to set up and review children’s progress in therapy.
Contribution to the development of the occupational therapy service and continuation of professional development.
Regular supervision will be provided.
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
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.
Role to commence in April 2019.
Please submit an up-to-date CV with letter or email of interest.
For enquiries and applications please contact Aisling Ryan (Occupational Therapy Manager).
Tel: 0207 467 9520
Email: aisling.ryan@londonchildrenspractice.com
