Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Eden Brown Synergy are currently working with a private client in Hampshire who are on the look out for Paediatric Occupational Therapists to work on either a permanent or locum basis.

We''re looking Occupational Therapist Band 6 or 7 on either a part time to full time, minimum of 18 hours per week. Term time to full time contract available with a minimum of 38 weeks per year.

Ideally the candidate would reside in Hampshire or will be willing to relocate to this area. Farnborough / Basingstoke / Winchester / Southampton areas are covered by our team.

Our client delivers assessments and treatment for children aged 2, right up to young adults, aged 25.

Services are either delivered in the community in schools, or the client''s home, or in our clinic. We still occasionally deliver services online.

The majority of our clients are on the autistic spectrum, many with sensory needs as well as learning disabilities, specific learning difficulties and other co-occurring conditions.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Undertake OT assessments either in-house or in the community
• Report writing and drawing up of treatment recommendations and therapy goals, ensuring regular re-evaluation of progress to the required standard
• Provide OT support and guidance during therapy sessions
• Maintain a high quality of clinical note writing following each OT session and when indicated, ensuring electronic records and activity are kept according to RCoT and HCPC standards
• Liaise with and train parents / carers regarding treatment which can be provided at home
• Liaise with and train other agencies involved, such as schools, support workers
• Liaise with other agencies, such as other health professionals, Local Authorities
• Undertake assessments which fulfil the criteria for EHCP application or tribunal procedure
• Appearance at EHCP tribunal when required
• Enable young person and parents / carers to access and use assistive devices where appropriate
• Undergo regular, in-house clinical supervision
• Attend such training sessions as Ace COT sees fit, in order to maintain high clinical standards
• Mentor OT students as required
• Ensure awareness of, and adherence to, Ace COT policies and procedures and refresh self regularly.

Qualifications and Skills:

• BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy with ideally specialism in paediatrics, or learning disabilities or CAMHS experience, or trauma and attachment.
• Sensory integration training would be an advantage but not necessary to apply for this position.
• HCPC accreditation
• Member of RCoT
• Valid and current DBS
• Minimum of 2-4 years'' experience working within the age ranges of 2-25 years
• Driving licence and access to vehicle for work
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Word
• Working knowledge of GDPR legislation
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well autonomously yet within a team

If interested in the above role, please call Josh on (phone number removed) or email

We also offer a referral bonus of -300 for successful candidates if you know anyone who would be interested in the above role.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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