Occupational Therapist

Blackstone Recruitment are working with a private client in Hampshire who are looking for a Locum / Associate to join their team. Occupational Therapist (Band 6 or 7 associate/self-employed) * Part time to full time, minimum of 18 hours per week * Term time to full time contract, with a minimum of 38 weeks per year * Ideally the candidate would reside in Hampshire or will be willing to relocate to this area. Farnborough / Basingstoke / Winchester / Southampton areas are covered by our team. * Competitive pay rate/hour akin to current NHS salary bandings/locum rates. £36-40 per hour depending on experience. * Opportunity to move into a salaried position may be offered. Job Summary: We are looking for a Band 6 or 7 paediatric OT to join our exciting and growing practice. Our client delivers assessments and treatment for children aged 2, right up to young adults, aged 25. Services are either delivered in the community in schools, or the client’s home, or in our clinic. We still occasionally deliver services online. The majority of our clients are on the autistic spectrum, many with sensory needs as well as learning disabilities, specific learning difficulties and other co-occurring conditions. Responsibilities and Duties: * Undertake OT assessments either in-house or in the community * Report writing and drawing up of treatment recommendations and therapy goals, ensuring regular re-evaluation of progress to the required standard * Provide OT support and guidance during therapy sessions * Maintain a high quality of clinical note writing following each OT session and when indicated, ensuring electronic records and activity are kept according to RCoT and HCPC standards * Liaise with and train parents / carers regarding treatment which can be provided at home * Liaise with and train other agencies involved, such as schools, support workers * Liaise with other agencies, such as other health professionals, Local Authorities * Appearance at EHCP tribunal when required * Enable young person and parents / carers to access and use assistive devices where appropriate * Undergo regular, in-house clinical supervision * Attend such training sessions as Ace COT sees fit, in order to maintain high clinical standards * Mentor OT students as required * Ensure awareness of, and adherence to, Ace COT policies and procedures and refresh self regularly. * Undertake assessments which fulfil the criteria for EHCP application or tribunal procedure Qualifications and Skills: •BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy with ideally specialism in paediatrics, or learning disabilities or CAMHS experience, or trauma and attachment. •Sensory integration training would be an advantage but not necessary to apply for this position. •HCPC accreditation •Member of RCoT •Valid and current DBS •Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience working within the age ranges of 2-25 years •Driving licence and access to vehicle for work •Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Word •Working knowledge of GDPR legislation •Effective communication skills and ability to work well autonomously yet within a team About our client: Founded in 2012 by Alison Cairns, OT; we deliver comprehensive and detailed assessments of children and young people, whether these be developmental, neurological or chromosomal. Offering a wide range of paediatric OT services, from EHCP assessment and treatment interventions from aged 2-25 years, to training workshops for parents, school transition visits to Expert Witness representation at legal tribunals, Ace COT has established a reputation as providing high quality interventions and receives referrals from the NHS, schools, local charities, solicitors and paediatricians as well as from private sources. We have established effective links with other local providers, such as speech and language therapists and paediatric psychologists, to ensure a holistic approach to treatment. The whole focus is on the needs of the child, or young person, reflected in our vision statement: Your child’s needs are at the heart of our practice. Our clinic space, set in tranquil countryside just outside the village of Crondall in North East Hampshire, offers a well-established administrative base and team, as well as working and treatment space for OTs. However, we also encourage home based working, and IT systems are in place to support the clinical team to work remotely. We offer a robust 3 month induction / probation period. During this time, weekly supervision as a minimum is given. Supervision then moves to fortnightly or monthly dependent on requirements through employment. We follow the RCoT Pillars of Practice and have inhouse competencies to measure progress. Ideally over time, a Band 5 would progress to a Band 6 within our team and beyond accordingly. We host monthly CPD sessions to all our staff and we encourage acquisition of new skills via our e-learning platform, external courses and joint working. We offer additional training, such as SI modules, trauma and attachment, alongside many other options. Team socials are undertaken quarterly We offer student placements with Southampton, Bournemouth and Winchester Universities on a yearly basis. If you are interested please APPLY now or contact Kirsty at Blackstone