Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist

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Job Title: Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Hounslow, London, UK
Salary: £27.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Children's Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team in Hounslow. Working full-time, 37.5 hours per week, you will have the chance to utilise your expertise in an enriching and supportive environment while earning an attractive rate of £27.00 per hour. This rewarding role involves working with preschool children, supporting children with feeding needs, and delivering EHCP provision within schools. We are seeking a motivated professional who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

Perks and benefits

* Full Time Opportunity: Benefit from the consistency and structure of a full-time position while enjoying the flexibility of locum work.
* Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £27.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility and financial advantages of hourly pay, helping you balance your professional and personal commitments.
* Professional Development: Enhance your clinical skills through exposure to a varied paediatric caseload across health and educational settings.
* Supportive Working Environment: Join a collaborative team where professional growth, teamwork, and wellbeing are actively encouraged.

What you will do

* Assess and treat preschool children, ensuring their developmental needs are identified and appropriately supported.
* Support children with feeding needs by implementing tailored intervention plans and therapeutic strategies.
* Deliver Occupational Therapy interventions within both clinic and educational environments.
* Provide EHCP provision within schools, supporting children to achieve their educational and developmental goals.
* Work collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective care.
* Contribute to assessment, treatment planning, reviews, and outcome monitoring to maintain high standards of service delivery.
* Produce accurate reports and recommendations to support children's ongoing development and educational needs.

Requirements

* Degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registration
* Band 6 Experience: Previous experience working as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist.
* Paediatric Expertise: Experience within Paediatric Occupational Therapy, including delivery of EHCP provision.
* Specialist Skills: Experience working with preschool children and supporting children with feeding needs.
* Assessment Skills: Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and report-writing abilities.
* Flexible Working: Ability to work effectively across both clinical and school-based settings.

Desirable

* Community Paediatrics Experience: Previous experience within Community Paediatric Occupational Therapy services.
* School-Based Experience: Experience delivering Occupational Therapy services within educational settings.
* SEND Knowledge: Experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
* Multidisciplinary Working: Proven experience working within multidisciplinary children's services.

Why Hounslow

Hounslow offers a vibrant and culturally diverse community, combining the benefits of city living with expansive green spaces and excellent local amenities. With outstanding transport connections to Central London and beyond, Hounslow is an excellent place to live and work. Its welcoming atmosphere, thriving communities, and commitment to supporting children and families make it an ideal location to further your Occupational Therapy career.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Apply now to join the Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist team in Hounslow and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.