Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Cheshire

Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist Outreach Schools

Location:

Cheshire

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

22.5 hours per week Term Time (41 weeks / year)

Salary: 22681.20 (Pro Rata)

Our client is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to deliver a high-quality OT service to mainstream schools on an outreach basis. This role involves working autonomously to provide consultancy training advice and direct therapy interventions for pupils and staff while supporting families and carers where needed.

• Independently manage a clinical caseload across multiple schools.
• Undertake holistic assessments using clinical observation and specialist knowledge.
• Provide evidence-based interventions in line with professional guidelines.
• Collaborate with teachers class teams and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Supervise junior colleagues and contribute to service development.
• Maintain compliance with HCPC regulations and participate in CPD activities.
• Promote safeguarding and risk awareness within the workplace.

• Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration and membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
• Experience working in mainstream school settings.
• Knowledge of autism spectrum conditions learning disabilities and associated needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding requirements for young people with communication difficulties.

• Generous pension scheme (up to 7% contributions) and death-in-service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies.
• Reward and discount platform for high street shops travel and more.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and eligibility for Blue Light Card.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Long service awards wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer-a-friend scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Key

Skills:

Body Mechanics,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Autism Experience,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type:

Full Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1