London, Greater London, England
Health, Nursing
Temporary | Full Time
ASAP
02/04/2025
30/04/2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you a Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding locum role in South West London ? We have an exciting opportunity offering excellent pay and flexibility!
* Job Title: Paediatric Occupational Therapist
* Location: South West London
* Duration: Ongoing contract
* Schedule: Full-time (part-time considered)
* Start Date: ASAP
* Rate of Pay: £30-£32 per hour (dependent on experience)
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist , you will play a key role in assessing and supporting children with a range of developmental, sensory, and physical needs. Your responsibilities will include:
* Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify functional difficulties and create tailored intervention plans
* Providing evidence-based therapy to support children with fine and gross motor difficulties, sensory processing challenges, handwriting skills, and daily living tasks
* Working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to care
* Advising and training parents, teachers, and support staff on strategies to enhance the child's independence and participation
* Developing personalised therapy programmes and recommending specialist equipment or adaptations as needed
* Keeping accurate patient records and contributing to clinical audits and service improvements
* Providing mentorship and supervision to junior staff and students where applicable
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, candidates must have:
* HCPC registration and relevant professional memberships
* Previous experience working as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist in an NHS, school, community, or private setting
* Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills for working with children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing difficulties, and physical disabilities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with children, families, and professionals
* A passion for child development and improving functional independence
Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This role is full-time but open to part-time applicants . The contract is ongoing , with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.
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