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 with in 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)