Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Summary

As part of the Provide multi‑disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive paediatric occupational therapy service for children from birth to nineteen years of age who present with developmental concerns.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Gain consent and undertake occupational therapy assessment, clinically diagnose, formulate and implement treatment plans using specialist knowledge and experience.
• Have knowledge of a wide range of paediatric conditions and treatment modalities to interpret and analyse clinical facts using advanced clinical reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Interpret non‑clinical facts based on a risk assessment, incorporating the constant changes encountered in each individual’s circumstances.
• Work in community clinics, homes, schools, nurseries in line with service requirements, and assist in other regions where the tender process has been won.
• Provide hands‑on treatment, demonstrating highly developed dexterity, hand‑eye coordination, precision and palpatory senses for assessment and therapeutic handling of patients to facilitate movement and the development of physical skills; present treatment programmes through age‑and‑developmentally appropriate play and approaches.
• Have good knowledge and understanding of children’s services and processes as provided by Health, Education, Social Care and the Voluntary Sector.
• Assess and arrange for the provision of specialist aids and equipment (e.g., postural seating and splinting).
• Undertake risk assessments for children with regard to manual handling and share findings with parents/carers and school/nursery.
• Own a car and hold a full clean driving licence with appropriate insurance.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men’s Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

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