Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Children's Therapy Services
Location: Leyland House, Lancashire Business Park, Centurion Way, Leyland, PR26 6TY
Region: Leyland (covering Chorley and South Ribble areas)
Contract Duration: 1st November 2024 - 28th February 2025
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Band: Band 6
Role Summary:
Children's Therapy Services is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to work with a diverse pediatric caseload. This role involves assessing and treating children (ages 3-teen) with various conditions, including developmental coordination disorder (DCD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, rheumatology issues, and behavioral or neurological challenges. The role includes clinic-based, school, and home visits within the Chorley and South Ribble areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for children with motor coordination difficulties, behavior challenges, rheumatology issues affecting hand function, and neurological/genetic conditions.
- Use specific standardized assessments, including BOT, DASH, VMI, and Oxford 24/7 postural management, to guide clinical decisions.
- Engage in triage conversations with families, conduct telephone consultations, and provide signposting to relevant resources.
- Collaborate with families, schools, and other care providers to adapt environments and support the child's development and safety.
- Complete equipment assessments and follow-up reviews as needed.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience in pediatric occupational therapy, particularly with motor coordination, behavioral, and neurological conditions.
- Proficiency with standardized assessment tools and the ability to adapt interventions based on clinical observations.
- Excellent communication skills for family consultations and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Support:
This role is fully supported by a structured framework of departmental forms, proformas, and resources to aid in consistent, high-quality service delivery.