Children’s Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

As an entry level Children’s Occupational Therapist you will be working with direct and indirect support from a Senior Occupational Therapist. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and diary. Day to day responsibilities of the role includes:

• Providing assessment and intervention to children within schools with a range of handwriting, coordination, fine and gross motor, concentration and sensory difficulties. 
• Identifying and facilitating group sessions for children within school. 
• Liaison with SENCOs, Teachers and Parents in relation to support provided.
• To advocate for the role of OT’s within schools and provide training and education to teaching staff in order to support pupil’s progress.
• Keeping and managing up to date clinical records for all clients seen in line with professional standards – ensuring written consent is gained prior to OT involvement. 
• Delegating suitable tasks to an Occupational Therapy Assistant.

ADDITIONAL CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Undertaking Occupational Therapy assessments within clinic, home or schools for children and young adults with a wide range of needs.
• Completing professional Occupational Therapy reports following assessment with comprehensive evaluation and analysis of need and providing outcome objectives and recommendations for the child and family.
• Create and deliver individual intervention programmes based on assessment provided including smart goals and review process.
• Facilitating Occupational Therapy groups over school holidays.
• Undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate within your role to reflect being part of the team at Manchester Occupational Therapy Services.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• To actively engage in clinical supervision on a regular basis with your clinical supervisor. Informal supervision can also be sought.

• To complete the company-based Skills Passport to support with confidence and development within your role.

• To seek out training/education opportunities that directly support progression within your role and relating to appraisal goals.

• To show dedication to seeking out CPD opportunities and keeping up to date with your personal CPD record.

• To actively engage in researching up-to-date evidence to be used as clinical foundation for intervention planning and delivery.

• To engage in reflective practice to evaluate progression.

• To engage in the appraisal process and be responsible for identifying and fulfilling goals set within this.

PROFESSIONAL/ORGANISATIONAL

• HCPC registration and RCOT membership essential. To practice within the guidelines set out by organisational and professional bodies.
• To communicate effectively with clients, families and other professionals through a range of methods (report writing, verbal, email, telephone etc).

• Demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills during management of own workload and to be flexible in working patterns to support the needs of clients and the overall business.

• Responsible for complying with all mandatory training requirements.

• Contribution to service developments.

WHAT MANCHESTER OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES OFFERS YOU AS AN EMPLOYEE?

• Free refreshments onsite.
• Excellent clinical supervision structure
• Annual Appraisals
• Numerous company benefits including free onsite parking
• Flexible working considerations
• Healthcare Plan (Simply Health) following probation period
• An ambitious and supportive team with a wide variety of expertise.
• Full team in-service training days and personal training opportunities.
• Allocated CPD time upon request.
• 30 days (FTE) PAID Annual Leave to support a Christmas shutdown.