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Globe Locums, the UK\'s medical recruitment agency run by clinicians for clinicians have the following Occupational Therapy job available:
Occupational Therapy Job Description
- Speciality - OT
- Location -South West London
- Start date - ASAP
- Contract Length - Ongoing
- Pay Rate - £30-33per hour
- Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
- Band: Band 6/7 equivalent
- We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a specialist Post-16 service supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- The role will involve working with young people aged 16+, supporting them to develop the functional skills required for greater independence, education, employment and participation in everyday life.
Key responsibilities
- Provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for Post-16 learners.
- Support young people with autism, learning disabilities, sensory processing differences and complex needs.
- Assess functional skills and identify barriers to participation within education and everyday environments.
- Develop individualised intervention programmes focused on independence and preparation for adulthood.
- Support development of daily living skills, including dressing, personal care, meal preparation and organisation.
- Assess and provide intervention around fine and gross motor skills, coordination and functional mobility.
- Provide sensory assessments, strategies and programmes where appropriate.
- Support young people to develop skills required for further education, employment and community access.
- Recommend appropriate equipment, environmental adaptations and reasonable adjustments.
- Contribute towards EHCP outcomes, annual reviews and progress reports.
- Work closely with teaching staff, support workers, families and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Provide advice and training to education staff to ensure OT strategies are embedded throughout the learner\'s day.
- Support transition planning, with a strong focus on person-centred outcomes and increasing independence.
Requirements
- HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
- Previous SEND, paediatric, Post-16 or young adult experience.
- Experience supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities is highly desirable.
- Confident managing a caseload independently.
- Experience with sensory processing, functional skills and independence-based interventions would be beneficial.
- Good understanding of EHCPs and education-based Occupational Therapy.
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Locum OT Job In South West London employer: Globe Locums Ltd
At Globe Locums, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our Occupational Therapists to thrive. Located in the picturesque Tunbridge Wells, our team enjoys access to excellent continuing professional development opportunities and cutting-edge rehabilitation technology, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in your role while advancing your career.
