Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist
Competitive Salary / Negotiable Hourly Rate | Surrey (Godalming)

Overview

I''m currently recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join a specialist school in Surrey (Godalming).

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established multidisciplinary therapy team supporting children and young people with complex learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs and sensory processing difficulties. You''ll manage your own specialist caseload, carrying out assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions and working closely with education staff, families and other therapists to help pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.

The therapy team follows a universal, targeted and specialist (wave) model, giving you the opportunity to work collaboratively across the whole school while still delivering highly individualised Occupational Therapy interventions. You''ll also contribute to EHCPs, staff training and the ongoing development of therapy provision across the school.

Requirements

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Experience working within paediatrics, ideally supporting children and young people with complex needs
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of sensory processing and a range of assessment tools relevant to paediatric practice
• Experience within a special school or education setting is desirable
• Enhanced DBS (we can put this in process)

What''s on offer

• Competitive salary or negotiable hourly rate
• Permanent, long-term locum or temp-to-perm opportunities available
• Full-time and part-time considered
• Supportive multidisciplinary therapy team
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Opportunity to work within an established and well-resourced therapy service
• Immediate interviews available

Interested?

If you''d like to find out more, drop me a message to arrange a quick chat. I''d be happy to talk you through the role and answer any questions.

Chris Woods - (phone number removed)