Nhs Occupational Therapist - Children's in Croydon, Surrey

JOB-20240905-7a6f785b

Locum Opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist within Children's Services in Croydon UK, earning up to £27 per hour on an hourly basis. This part-time position is for a duration of 4 months. Step into a role where your expertise can truly shine as you enrich the lives of children with a variety of developmental challenges. With your skills, you will be making a substantial impact while working in a dynamic community-based setting.

Perks and benefits:
As a locum worker, enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own working hours, enhancing your work-life balance. Plus, relish the chance to work across diverse settings and multidisciplinary teams, expanding your experience and network. Receive top competitive pay per hour, ensuring that your skills and efforts are rewarded handsomely. Benefit from the satisfaction of making a direct positive impact on children’s lives and their futures.

What you will do:
- Manage a caseload of children with a wide range of developmental difficulties and disabilities
- Complete occupational therapy assessments, treatment plans, and reviews
- Undertake EHCNA assessments
- Work across health, education, and social care settings
- Provide advice and support to children, families, carers, and education staff
- Assess and recommend specialist equipment and adaptations
- Complete moving and handling risk assessments
- Maintain accurate clinical records and reports
- Participate in multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
- Supervise students and contribute to service development

Additional Information:
- Start Date: Immediate
- Band 6 role
- Service: Children's Occupational Therapy
- Community-based role
- Hours: Part-time
- IR35: All bookings must be within IR35
- Direct Engagement only
- One London cap rate applies
- Framework: RM6281
- CVs subject to client approval
- Submit CV and rate breakdown for review

Requirements:

- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post-graduate OT experience in a relevant setting
- Community children's occupational therapy experience
- Experience managing a caseload of children with varied functional difficulties
- Experience completing EHCNA assessments
- Experience working with Autism, ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy
- Experience of using CO-OP and coaching approaches
- Understanding of children's safeguarding and clinical governance
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Good communication and report writing skills
- Computer literacy
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Manual car driver or own vehicle for work purposes

Desirable requirements:

- Sensory Integration training
- Neuro-developmental training
- Fieldwork Educator training
- Attendance of paediatric courses post qualification
- Post-graduate children's OT experience
- Experience of specialist equipment and housing needs assessments
- Splinting skills
- Experience supervising students
- Car owner

Croydon is a vibrant place to live and work with excellent transport links, a rich cultural scene, and a multitude of parks and recreational spaces. You'll find a welcoming community and all the amenities you need to create a fulfilling home and work life. Join us on this exciting adventure and take the next bold step in your career.

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