Childrens Occupational Therapy

• TO communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, carers and relevant professionals, providing appropriate information regarding therapy plans, expected outcomes, progress and discharge arrangements in a timely and understandable manner.
• TO contribute to safeguarding responsibilities by recognising children who may be at risk, following appropriate procedures and initiating referrals where concerns may require further safeguarding intervention or support.
• TO support safe and effective discharge planning by liaising with relevant professionals, external agencies, families and carers to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place following completion of therapy input.
• TO provide specialist advice, education and training to colleagues, school staff and other healthcare professionals, contributing to in-service teaching and sharing occupational therapy knowledge within paediatric care.
• TO ensure that appropriate resources, equipment and the clinical environment are used safely and effectively, including identifying equipment requirements and supporting the responsible allocation of available resources.
• TO maintain your professional competence through continuing professional development, clinical supervision, training and participation in relevant research, audit and service development activities to support evidence-based practice.

Essential

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Extensive paediatric Occupational Therapy experience with up-to-date specialist CPD.
• Knowledge of child development, paediatric conditions, safeguarding and neurodevelopmental approaches.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, supervising staff and students, and delivering training.
• Strong specialist assessment, communication, clinical reasoning, organisational and prioritisation skills.