Senior Occupational Therapist

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lewisham Council Full time £50,175 - £52,269 per year
Please apply online via the link provided.

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in children and young people's lives through Paediatric Occupational Therapy?

Join our supportive well established team, where you will be able to make a meaningful difference in children and young peoples lives enhancing their independence and well being using your Occupational Therapy skills. If you are a passionate and dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist then join are team and help make a difference today

What's the role?

As part of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people and their families across Lewisham. As part of a well established supportive team, you will;
  • You will manage a varied small complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities
  • Provide assessments, equipment, minor and major adaptations
  • Work closely with families and the multi-disciplinary teams
  • Provide clinical supervision, training to Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioners
  • Support the Operational Manager in service development
What's in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Local Government Pension scheme
  • Flexible working and family friendly policies
  • Season ticket and bicycle loans
  • A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
  • Supportive staff networks
What we're looking for

A passionate and motivated experienced Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a willingness to grow your knowledge and skills. You will have knowledge and experience of equipment provision, minor and major adaptations, manual handling, risk assessment and supervision of others.

Location

The job is hybrid where you will be required to work both in the office Kaleidoscope, 32 Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4JF, in the community in service users homes and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions
  • HCPC Registration
  • Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy is needed
  • The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don't accept CV's.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Lucy Hart, Operational Manager

To find out more, including a full job description and person specification see below. To apply,please click on the apply link above.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£50,175 - £52,269 per annum (SOT / SCP 35-37)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at

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