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Candidates should be OT students nearing qualification or existing Band 5 therapists looking to specialize in children's OT. The role offers opportunities for professional development through clinical competencies, supervision, training, and a preceptorship program. A driving license and access to a car for business purposes are required. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description and person specification for detailed requirements.
Are you a OT student approaching qualification or a Band 5 looking for a move into Children's OT?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 OT to join our Integrated Children's Additional Needs (ICAN) Service. We provide outcome-oriented, child and family-centred assessment and interventions to children in Leeds.
The post includes working as part of the multi-disciplinary team (Physiotherapists, Speech therapists, Health Visitors, Paediatricians and Therapy assistants) providing assessment and intervention to children aged 0-19 with a range of health needs including developmental delay, complex physical disabilities, sensory differences and Autism. You will have opportunities to work with children in clinical and home settings, nurseries and mainstream schools with some opportunities in the Specialist Inclusive Learning Centres.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills through clinical competencies, regular supervision, internal/external training and preceptorship programme. A UK driving licence and car with business use is needed.
You will:
- Hold an independent caseload, carrying out clinical assessments: telephone and face to face consultations.
- Set collaborative goals with children, families and other relevant professionals.
- Assess for a range of equipment including seating, bathing, toileting and moving and handling
- Provide support to schools including contributing to Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
- delegate pieces of work to our OT support worker and support students on placement within the team
- be an active participation in service development.
Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
For further information please contact Helen Birch
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