Paediatric Occupational Therapist

JustOT are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist at band 7 level specialising in Paediatric for a locum vacancy in London.

The pay for this position is £25-£30 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.

Successful candidates must hold a degree in occupational therapy and be HCPC registered.

Job Description:
This post provides an Occupational Therapy service to inpatient children and young people (0-18 years) admitted under the care of the International and Private Care (IPC) Wards. IPC has 3 wards and offers more than 50 different clinical specialties.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide assessment, intervention, management and advice for children within these specialties. The children and young people most frequently seen have complex neurological conditions including acquired brain injury, neuro-metabolic, epilepsy, tumours and oncology conditions. Most conditions seen are complex and rare, and the post holder will be working in collaboration with various multidisciplinary teams. This will involve the planning, delivery and evaluation of all aspects of the patient journey and close liaison the families, embassies and the IPC team.

The post-holder will be skilled in the use of standardised assessments (including motor development, hand function and daily life skills) and clinical observation (including assessment of tone & movement patterns). Interpretation of findings will help contribute to the MDT assessment, with view to making recommendations for the best course of management. Intervention will include hand splinting, provision of seating & equipment, developmental and acute neuro-rehabilitation. The post involves mainly inpatient work with some outpatient clinic work.

In addition, the post-holder will participate in the running of the Pan Hospital Wheelchair Service, along with the rest of the Occupational Therapy team and may be required to undertake seating and wheelchair assessments for patients throughout the hospital, within a wide range of specialisms. They will also contribute to and lead on service development projects to enhance and evolve the service over time. Engagement in research and audit is actively encouraged.

When you work with JustOT, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training and nationwide occupational therapy job opportunities.

If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.

If you're interested in working as a locum with JustOT, apply now!