Children's Occupational Therapist

Harrow Paediatric Occupational Therapy are looking for motivated, flexible and innovative therapists to work with children and young people in Harrow. We are a friendly, dynamic and innovative team who are passionate about supporting children, young people and families in Harrow. We have an established internal training programme along side regular opportunities for external training., This post will involve working in both clinics/ pre-school and mainstream schools with children aged 0-11 years old with special educational needs.

You will have a dedicated caseload enabling you to to consolidate your occupational therapy skills through assessment and intervention sessions. Our service is keen to focus on evidence based family-centred care principles, and applying best practice guidelines to enable occupational participation. We are open to new ideas and constantly reviewing and modifying the way we work. The post holder will contribute to departmental meetings, clinical audit/research and projects.

They will provide advice and deliver training to other professionals and parents/carers on all aspects of paediatric occupational therapy. He/she will provide clinical education and training to physiotherapy students and will supervise the work of the PTA's and LSA's.

• A large supportive, sociable and friendly MDT team of 60+ therapists
• Committed to the well-being of our staff
• Easily accessible via public transport from central London and neighbouring counties.

• Flexible working
• Time to ensure access to regular and ongoing CPD
• Opportunities for shadowing in a range of settings
• Clearly structured caseloads and prioritisation system
• Highly structured induction
• Access to clinical specialists in all areas

• Regular and ongoing developing therapist training as well as peer supervision
• Opportunities to take a lead in projects and working groups linked to specialist areas of interest