Locum Band 6 Paeds OT

Globe Locums, the UK's medical recruitment agency run by clinicians for clinicians have the following Occupational Therapy job available:

• Speciality
  -Band 6 Paeds OT
• Location
  -Sunderland
• Start date
  -ASAP
• Contract Length - until 20/12/2026
• Pay Rate - £25 per hour

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Extensive paediatric Occupational Therapy experience, working with children and young people with physical, learning and developmental difficulties, including complex needs.
• Up-to-date specialist CPD and knowledge of child development, paediatric conditions, safeguarding and neurodevelopmental approaches.
• Experience managing and prioritising a clinical caseload, conducting specialist assessments and delivering appropriate therapeutic interventions to improve functional independence and participation in activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with children, families, carers, schools and other healthcare professionals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and experience contributing to safe discharge planning and coordinating care with relevant professionals.
• Experience supervising staff and students, providing specialist advice and delivering training.
• Understanding of appropriate equipment use, clinical safety and evidence-based practice.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills, with a commitment to continuing professional development, clinical supervision and service improvement.

• 1 year(s) post graduate experience
• Valid Passport/Visa
• Fully compliant and cleared to work
• DBS or Police Check
• HCPC Registered