Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist
£45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, forward-thinking Occupational Therapist to join our incredible and growing team at Bromley Healthcare.
We are looking for an Occupational Therap ist who is enthusiastic, creative and passionate with their clinical skills in working with children and young people to reach their potential and empower them to thrive in everyday occupations. This role will be based in one of our local Special Schools working in a multi-disciplinary team completing the OT process with this cohort of children with additional needs.
You will work as p art of a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team dedicated to providing a high-quality Occupational Therapy Service to children up to 18 years old who have functional difficulties within self –care, play and / or school occupations. You will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment , advice/ intervention for children with functional difficulties, with a range of needs and conditions, working collaboratively with families and professionals.
To be responsible for a clinical caseload of paediatric occupational therapy including assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, treatment, and advice, through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
To deliver EHCP hours in line with SEND guidance, attending annual reviews as required.
To carry out assessments and evaluate the child’s occupational performance. This will include the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, interview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.
To develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programmes and strategies to enhance the child’s ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments. This could include verbal and written advice/ recommendations, written advice sheets and individual treatment.
1. Assess a child’s need for specialist equipment and small aids (e.g. specialist seating, bath aids and toilet aids), advise and recommend/ provide appropriate equipment for use at home, pre-school and school, in line with service criteria
Review and complete adjustments to specialist equipment, e.g. specialist seating, ensuring equipment is appropriate to meet the child functional needs within the identified occupations and to demonstrate use to family and professionals working with the child.
We are committed to supporting your development. You’ll have access to supervision and opportunities to expand your clinical skills within a nurturing and dynamic service.
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
1. To be responsible for a clinical caseload of paediatric occupational therapy including assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, treatment, and advice, through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
To carry out assessments and evaluate the child’s occupational performance. This will include the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, interview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.
To develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programmes and strategies to enhance the child’s ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments. This could include verbal and written advice/ recommendations, written advice sheets and individual treatment.
1. Assess a child’s need for specialist equipment and small aids (e.g. specialist seating, bath aids and toilet aids), advise and recommend/ provide appropriate equipment for use at home, pre-school and school, in line with service criteria
Review and complete adjustments to specialist equipment, e.g. specialist seating, ensuring equipment is appropriate to meet the child functional needs within the identified occupations and to demonstrate use to family and professionals working with the child.
