Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

We are looking for a Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team.

This role will attract a health market supplement.

About the role

The post holder will manage and lead service delivery in the specific area of a complex needs special school. They will provide clinical support and supervision to other therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Planning the service within the specific area of work and taking the lead on providing strategic direction for others are key responsibilities of the role. They will contribute to the annual service team plan, other business, development plans as necessary and working closely with MDT colleagues the postholder will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the speciality ensuring team knowledge base is current and evidence based. The post holder will carry a complex caseload of children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and will regularly report progress for clinical governance and audit purposes.

For more information please speak to the Head of Service, Candice Raymond: candice.raymond@achievingforchildren.org.uk

About you

You will need:

• Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy
• Active HCPC registration and documented evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio)
• A “can do” attitude to meet targets, stay calm under pressure and promote a positive, safe work environment
• Commitment to lifelong learning, willingness to travel to other sites and work flexibly.
• Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway