Locum Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Location: Sutton, South London
Rate: £30-£35 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: Ongoing long-term (1 year+)
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered

• Competitive locum rate of £30-£35 per hour, depending on experience.
• Flexible full-time or part-time working.
• Ongoing long-term contract with the potential for extension or a permanent position.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Regular clinical supervision and professional support.
• Varied and rewarding paediatric caseload.
• Positive and welcoming team environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary therapy team supporting children and young people aged 4-19 years with complex needs within a specialist educational setting in Sutton.

You will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants and teaching staff to provide high-quality, evidence-based interventions that support children in achieving their full potential.

You will support children and young people with a range of complex needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Complex physical and developmental needs

• Manage an independent paediatric caseload.
• Complete specialist Occupational Therapy assessments.
• Deliver individual and group therapy interventions.
• Develop and implement therapy programmes.
• Support pupils with sensory processing and functional difficulties.
• Prepare reports and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Provide advice and training to parents, carers and school staff.
• Work closely with education, health and social care professionals.
• Monitor outcomes and evaluate interventions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and service development activities.

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Previous paediatric Occupational Therapy experience.
• Experience working with children with complex needs and SEND.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and evidence-based practice.

If you're an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking for your next locum opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply. My email address is (url removed)