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.
Please note this a term-time position and the salary advertised will be pro rata.
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.
Min 5 years post qualification practice in working with children and young people with complex health needs (PMLD)
Extensive experience working in special school environment
Clinical skills working with CYP with cerebral palsy, neuromuscular conditions
Extensive knowledge of special equipment especially seating and wheelchairs/ splinting and orthotics
Exceptional report writing skills especially EHCPs
Managing junior members of staff and students
Strong communication skills working across agencies, being able to have difficult conversations
Strong safeguarding awareness
Understanding and working within budgets and commissioning arrangements, maintaining databases/spreadsheets for monitoring and Stats
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
Salary £50,574 (SCP38) – £55,620 (SCP43)
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
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
If this role interest you please get in touch.
Rob Murphy (phone number removed)
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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