Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Overview

CPL's Health division are currently recruiting a Paediatric Occupational Therapist. My client are a multi-professional therapy practice, providing specialist Therapy Services to children 0-18 years. Children present with a variety of diagnoses, including Sensory Processing Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Dyspraxia, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Speech and Language delay/disorders, attachment and trauma difficulties, global developmental delay or neurological disorders.

• IDENTIFY: Following a comprehensive assessment package, identify the areas of strength and challenge for the child.
• EDUCATE: Share knowledge and educate everyone working with the child to ensure their unique needs are fully understood and supported.
• ACCELERATE: Within each therapeutic treatment package, a designated therapist will work with school, family and the child to provide personal therapy, individualised goals and specific activity programmes to ensure therapy addresses their unique needs and supports them to reach their full potential at a pace and intensity that is just right for them.

This post will involve direct work with children and young people with Autism and other complex needs, as listed above. The purpose of the role is to support Therapists, including Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists in the provision and further development of high quality therapeutic work. The post holder will implement a range of therapy interventions under the guidance of the relevant Therapist.

This will involve producing therapy resources.

CPL's Health division are a market-leader in the recruitment of Allied Health Professionals. As a preferred supplier to the NHS and private sector, we hold many exclusive contracts across the UK - giving you priority access to the best jobs around. We also have a dedicated locum team who can offer you the best in temporary roles.

Salary £38 500 - £47 000

For more information or to apply to this position, please contact Joseph Nordoff