Description
We are seeking a Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist (equivalent to band 7) to join our team at the Moor Lane Centre in Chessington.
The post holder will manage and lead service delivery in a specific area of the service, providing clinical support and supervision to other therapists and occupational therapy assistants, including line management responsibilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning the service within the specific area of work and taking the lead on providing strategic direction for others
- Continuous improvement of the specialty, ensuring the team knowledge base is current and evidence-based
- Carrying a complex caseload of children and young people with a wide range of disabilities
- Regularly reporting progress for clinical governance and audit purposes
The ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrable extensive post-qualifying clinical experience working in paediatrics
- Solid knowledge of current evidence-based practice in paediatric OT and application in assessment, treatment approaches, and evaluating outcomes
- Significant experience of undertaking complex assessment and treatment with a wide variety of children and young people presenting with significant and complex needs
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and acting as a role model for junior staff
We offer a salary of £52,194 to £57,402 per year, plus a health market supplement.
The post is permanent and full-time, with flexible working arrangements.
If you are a motivated and experienced occupational therapist looking for a new challenge, please apply.