Paeds Learning Disabilities Occupational Therapist

Are you a compassionate Occupational Therapist who specialises in Paediatric Learning Disabilities?

Our client is currently seeking a Band 6/7 Occupational Therapist to join their fantastic Paediatric Learning Disabilities service at a school based in Surrey. This position will be available for the successful therapist to start immediately, working part time hours each week on a permanent basis.

The successful therapist will be working within a multidisciplinary team at a special needs school for pupils aged 2-19 years of age. The occupational therapist will provide assessment, advice, therapy and support to individuals and groups of children at the school.

Applying OT’s must have:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Degree/qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Extensive experience working within paediatric learning disabilities (minimum 1 year)
• Enhanced DBS
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to build good relationships with patients

Duties within this role will include:

• ASD assessment
• Carrying out functional assessments
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Treating clients with Autism/ADHD
• Managing own caseload
• Being legally and professionally accountable for own work

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• An individual induction on your role and expectations
• A corporate induction on company policies and basic duties
• Competitive annual leave
• Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Childcare vouchers

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