We are looking for a Paediatric OT!

Job purpose:

• To assess and treat children with a range of Developmental Disorders within Tree Tops clinic and the school environment. To deliver monthly OT service to mainstream SLA schools  

Key Responsibilities and duties:

• Assessment of child’s fine /gross motor development, visual perceptual and handwriting skills using standardised tests
• Take lead role in treatment sessions with support of OT assistant or graduate OT 
• Supervise children within treatment sessions
• Monitor the child’s progress and re-grade treatment activities according to their need 
• Plan and organise individual treatment sessions within clinic, child’s home or school
• Implement school based motor skills and other therapeutic programmes 
• Conduct school visits for assessment or treatment purpose
• Compile professional OT reports for assessment, review and discharge
• Document weekly child’s progress
• Attend multi-disciplinary or school meetings as required
• Liaise with parents, health professionals and education staff
• Manage own clinical caseload 
• Ensure children are achieving good progress with effective clinical outcomes
• Deliver basic training to parents and education from SLA schools
• Assist during Tree Tops training days 
• Attend training to develop relevant knowledge and skills
• Ensure high standard of health and safety with regard to child, equipment and person 

Self-development:

• Further develop sensory integration expertise and knowledge with all clients groups 
• Work towards SI accreditation 
• With clinical lead consider research options to support and monitor success of motor skills programmes in schools 
• Take a more active teaching role in training events 
• Introduce new graded programmes and activities for children in clinic and schools 

Person specifications

A dynamic self-motivated individual with a passion for affecting positive changes in a child’s life using clinically proven SI based interventions. You must be able to work independently within different environments and as part of a team. You will possess excellent clinical reasoning skills to produce effective outcomes, with a desire to develop your expertise in Sensory Integration. 

Starting salary: 

Dependent on experience and competency level

Band 5/6 

Hours: 25 per week 

Three days per week -Tuesday to Thursday (but will need flexibility) 

Annual leave: 5.6 Weeks pro rata

Car driver essential 

Please contact Business@Treetopsot.co.uk for more information.