Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Berkshire

<p></p> <div> <h3><strong>Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Berkshire </strong></h3> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Berkshire <br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Hours:</strong> Sociable working hours (no weekends or evenings after 6:30 pm)</p> <p>Our client is seeking a dedicated <strong>Paediatric Occupational Therapist</strong> to provide specialist OT provision to pupils with autism. This role involves delivering high-quality assessment, intervention, and support within an educational setting, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure pupils achieve their full potential.</p> <hr> <h4><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h4> <p><strong>Clinical Practice and Intervention</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain responsibility for OT interventions, ensuring high standards of care.</li> <li>Provide direct therapy to pupils as outlined in their EHCPs.</li> <li>Deliver small group OT sessions and develop individualized and class-based intervention programs.</li> <li>Embed OT strategies throughout the school environment.</li> <li>Collaborate with a wider team of therapists and adhere to professional ethical standards.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Assessment and Equipment</strong></p> <ul> <li>Conduct comprehensive assessments using appropriate tools.</li> <li>Assess for specialist equipment, make recommendations, and ensure safe setup.</li> <li>Train parents, carers, and staff in equipment use and monitor safety.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Training and Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plan and deliver staff training sessions and parent information sessions.</li> <li>Support the implementation of OT strategies across the school environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional Standards</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate clinical records, write detailed reports, and contribute to reviews.</li> <li>Manage workload efficiently and participate in CPD activities.</li> <li>Stay current with research, guidelines, and legislation relevant to practice.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Multi-Disciplinary Working</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate effectively with education staff, therapists, and other professionals.</li> <li>Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments and provide specialist advice.</li> </ul> <hr> <h4><strong>Benefits:</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Competitive salary.</li> <li>Sociable working hours (no weekends or late evenings).</li> <li>Friendly and supportive team environment.</li> <li>Staff pension schemes (LGPS or Teachers Pension Scheme).</li> <li>Free parking and staff wellbeing services.</li> <li>Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development opportunities.</li> <li>Opportunities for career progression (Masters, NPQs, UKsBA QTS).</li> <li>Tastecard employee discount scheme.</li> <li>Sick pay and supervision support.</li> <li>Flexible work-from-home options for some roles.</li> </ul> </div>