Job Title: Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Band: Band 6 Location: Bedfordshire / Luton Area
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday 30 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP Duration: To Be Confirmed
Base Location: Primary base within a Children and Young People’s Centre in the Luton area.
Additional Working Locations: There may also be a requirement to work from a Child Development Centre within the Bedford area and travel to a range of mainstream and specialist schools across Bedfordshire and Luton.
Role Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a well-established Children’s Therapy Service. The successful candidate will provide specialist occupational therapy assessments, interventions and advice to children and young people referred to the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team.
You will work closely with families, schools and other professionals within a multi-agency framework to support children with a range of complex developmental, physical and learning needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and treatment for children and young people.
Work collaboratively with families, education staff and health professionals.
Deliver evidence-based interventions to support children in achieving functional and developmental goals.
Provide specialist advice and recommendations to schools and families.
Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation in line with service requirements.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to care planning.
Clinical Caseload May Include Children With:
Neuromuscular conditions
Musculoskeletal conditions
Cerebral palsy
Muscular dystrophy
Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
Genetic conditions
Perceptual difficulties
Learning disabilities
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
Essential Requirements:
Qualified Occupational Therapist
BSc Occupational Therapy or DipCOT
HCPC Registration
Experience working with children and young people within paediatric services
Ability to travel between clinics and schools across the local area
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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