Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Berkshire

Job description

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