Occupational Therapist for Children's Care

3 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Triumph Consultants Ltd Full time

Job Description:

Salary: £23.18 per hour PAYE

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00 - 16:00

Assignment Duration: This opening assignment is for 3-4 months

City: Bournemouth

Role Overview: As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for completing OT equipment reviews in the child's home environment, checking and supporting capacity to complete OT reviews. You will also conduct new OT assessments and recommend and assess specialist equipment to improve function and prevent deterioration of physical skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Complete robust holistic assessments focusing on a child's function and occupational needs within their home environment.
  • Assess, recommend and prescribe specialist equipment to improve function and prevent deterioration of physical skills such as postural seating systems, bathing and toileting equipment.
  • Support to the child/young person and their families/carers through advice, specialist equipment provision, risk assessments and assistance with minor and major adaptations to properties as appropriate.
  • Complete specialist equipment reviews, for example seating and specialist beds.
  • Complete hoist sling checks in line with Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
  • Assessment of the child and family's needs to progress OT recommendations following the Disabled Facilities Grant legislation. Working closely with our grants team to complete minor and major adaptations within the child's home.
  • Completing Moving and Handling risk assessments and creating bespoke moving and handling care plans for children with complex physical disabilities and health needs.
  • Promote independence of the child and reduce risks associated with the care of a child or young person with disabilities. To minimise the effect of the disability on the child family and support children to thrive within their home.
  • Undertake temporarily and occasionally, more responsible duties as determined by the Children's Occupational Therapy Team Manager.
  • Use computerised systems as appropriate, such as Word, Excel and Mosaic.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Qualified Occupational Therapist.
  • Current HCPC registration.
  • A full UK driving licence with access to a car which is insured for business use is essential for this role.
  • Knowledge and experience of community equipment, minor and major adaptations including the Disabled Facilities Grant, manual handling and risk assessing.
  • Knowledge and experience of moving and handling legislation and practice.
  • Knowledge of various legislations not limited to: Care Act 2014, Equality legislations, Mental Health Act, safeguarding and making safeguarding personal, GDPR and Data Protection policies, health and safety act, risks assessment and clinical reasoning for equipment.
  • Experience of completing assessments and reviews.
  • Experience of preparing needs-led assessments/reassessments and support plans.
  • Experience of using IT systems.
  • Experience of dealing with safeguarding issues.
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams in a Social Care or Health setting.
  • Good communication/assessment and written skills.
  • Ability to prioritise caseload and work in a fast-paced environment.


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