Description
An opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to work in our forward thinking and innovative team delivering client centred and occupation-centred care. Based in our friendly team, you will be part of the team working alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatricians and Physiotherapists based at Mile End Hospital.
You will see children with a wide range of developmental difficulties (Physical, Learning and Autism) in early years settings including homes, nurseries, mainstream and specialist schools. You will also be required to take part in delivering Parent Workshops and trainings.
Clinical supervision, in-service training, quality improvement projects and CPD opportunities will be offered to progress your skill development as a therapist.
Applications for flexible working will be considered.
Main duties of the job
- To provide client centered specialist Occupational Therapy advice and input to children with developmental disabilities or other medical conditions affecting their occupational performance using the best available evidence base.
- To provide advice and support for other professionals, educational staff, parents and carers involved in addressing the occupational performance issues of children with a range of needs in the community.
Person Specification
- Qualifications:
+ Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy + HCPC registered + Evidence of continuing professional development + Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and CPD
- Experience:
+ General post graduate occupational therapy experience of delivering therapy within an occupational performance framework + Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Knowledge:
+ To demonstrate an awareness of professional practice issues in the field of children's occupational therapy and/or new research/evidence. + Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession + Awareness of current professional areas.
Additional Information
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.