Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Blackstone Recruitment are currently working with a Community Interest Company who are recruiting for a Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their team on a permanent basis. Sponsorship can also be provided.

Our client are a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling them to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), they offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.

They are looking for a Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist (equivalent to band 7) to join their team. Please note this a term-time position and the salary advertised will be pro rata.

Salary - £50,574 - £55,620.

About the role:

The post holder will manage and lead service delivery in the specific area of a complex needs special school. They will provide clinical support and supervision to other therapists and occupational therapy assistants. Planning the service within the specific area of work and taking the lead on providing strategic direction for others are key responsibilities of the role. They will contribute to the annual service team plan, other business, development plans as necessary and working closely with MDT colleagues the postholder will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the speciality ensuring team knowledge base is current and evidence based. The post holder will carry a complex caseload of children and young people with a wide range of disabilities and will regularly report progress for clinical governance and audit purposes.

You will need:

• Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy
• Active HCPC registration and documented evidence of CPD (maintained portfolio)
• A can do attitude to meet targets, stay calm under pressure and promote a positive, safe work environment
• Commitment to lifelong learning, willingness to travel to other sites and work flexibly.
• Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking.

Benefits:

Our client are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

For further information please contact Kirsty Chasmer at Blackstone Recruitment or APPLY now.