Job Description

OT for Kids is part of Tx Group, an organisation providing over 20 high quality and bespoke professional therapy services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, educational and clinical psychology, orthotics, prosthetics, podiatry, sports performance therapy and pilates.

OT for Kids provide bespoke occupational therapy services to children within the home, clinic and school setting. OT for Kids promise to be purposeful, reliable, open, motivating and effective in the assessments, treatments and other services they provide. OT for Kids aim to make a positive difference in every child, parent, teacher, school and organisation they work with. The occupational therapists and admin staff at OT for Kids are passionate, enthusiastic and engaging and are keen to promote evidence based practice and the benefits of occupational therapy.

OT for Kids have exciting opportunities for associate paediatric occupational therapists to work with children with a range of difficulties including sensory processing disorder, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, development delay, dyspraxia, cerebral palsy, attention deficit disorder and acquired brain injury. We anticipate a associate paediatric occupational therapist will work within our central clinics, schools and also clients home to provide high quality assessments and treatments. Associate paediatric occupational therapists provide a range of treatments including sensory integration therapy, gross and fine motor activity training, handwriting improvement therapy and confidence improvement therapy.

What does it take to be successful in this role?

To be successful in this role you would need to:

Provide a high-quality service to children of all ages. Be passionate about working with infants, children, and young people. Train other therapists, parents and carers to effectively deliver appropriate therapeutic intervention. Be able to consider the holistic needs of each child when working to achieve the child's goals and aspirations. Negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve targets, overcoming barriers to change including environmental and social factors. Work effectively with a team of other allied health professionals and be available to give and receive support and advice when required. Develop a strong rapport with children, families and other allied health professionals. Act as a champion for the service and occupational therapy as a profession.

The ideal candidate:

The successful applicant must meet the following requirements:

Completed a HCPC registered occupational therapy degree (2:2 or above). Registration with the HCPC and RCOT. Experience of working with children with mental health issues, emotional problems and complex needs. Trained in Sensory Integration would be beneficial however not a requirement Demonstrate strong evidence of continued professional development. Experience of report writing. Experience working with other professionals in a multidisciplinary team. Willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check. Willing to work weekends and evenings
Our ideal candidate will be passionate and enthusiastic about occupational therapy making them an ambassador for OT for Kids and occupational therapy as a profession. They will be focused on striving to achieve the best for every client they work with and aim to promote positive change. They will be committed to their own personal and professional development.

The successful applicant will have excellent verbal and written communication skills allowing efficient and effective interaction with children, parents, schools and other therapists. They will be empathetic and understanding allowing them to communicate sensitive information. They will have excellent time management, organisation and prioritisation skills and will be able to work independently but also as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Our ideal candidate will be keen to promote evidence-based practice and be able to give evidence to justify treatment choice if challenged. They will have knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and its implications for clinical practice and competent IT skills.

Why us?

At OT for Kids we believe we have a responsibility to look after our employees and provide them with a healthy and happy working environment so they can pass on a positive attitude to our patients. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful organisation. If you are successful in the application process you will be able to enjoy:

Working as part of MDT which includes psychologists, dietitians, and physiotherapists. Being part of a growing organisation. Being part of progression opportunities. A pension. A regular CPD. Flexible annual leave. Flexible with hours.

Applying:

To apply for this vacancy please email a copy of your CV with a covering letter.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 40.00-50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 - 24 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person