Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Cheshire
Pulse Healthcare
Location
Cheshire, New Hampshire
Salary
£22,681 / YEAR
Quick overview
Independently manage a clinical caseload across multiple schools while providing consultancy, training, and direct therapy interventions. Collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary colleagues to support pupils and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration. Experience in mainstream school settings and knowledge of autism spectrum conditions and learning disabilities is also required.
Job description
Specialist paediatric occupational therapist – outreach schools
Location
- Cheshire
- Contract:
- Permanent
- Hours: 22.5 hours per week,
- Term
- Time (41 weeks/year)
- Salary: £22,681.20 (Pro Rata)
Our client is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to deliver a high-quality OT service to mainstream schools on an outreach basis. This role involves working autonomously to provide consultancy, training, advice, and direct therapy interventions for pupils and staff, while supporting families and carers where needed.
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Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage a clinical caseload across multiple schools.
- Undertake holistic assessments using clinical observation and specialist knowledge.
- Provide evidence-based interventions in line with professional guidelines.
- Collaborate with teachers, class teams, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Supervise junior colleagues and contribute to service development.
- Maintain compliance with HCPC regulations and participate in CPD activities.
- Promote safeguarding and risk awareness within the workplace.
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Requirements
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration and membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
- Experience working in mainstream school settings.
- Knowledge of autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, and associated needs.
- Understanding of safeguarding requirements for young people with communication difficulties.
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Benefits
- Generous pension scheme (up to 7% contributions) and death-in-service benefit.
- Occupational sick pay and family-friendly policies.
- Reward and discount platform for high street shops, travel, and more.
- Cycle-to-work scheme and eligibility for Blue Light Card.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Long service awards, wellbeing initiatives, and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Refer-a-friend scheme and flexible working arrangements.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Comprehensive Training And Development Opportunities
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long Service Awards
- Family-Friendly Policies
- Refer-A-Friend Scheme
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Death-In-Service Benefit
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Reward And Discount Platform
- Cycle-To-Work Scheme
- Eligibility For Blue Light Card
