Paediatric Occupational TherapistNHS

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and highly skilled clinician who enjoys working in partnership with families, schools and other professionals to help children achieve their full potential through evidence-based, child-centred therapy.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing Therapeutic Services team, supporting children and young people aged 816 years who are receiving Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) provision as part of their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This is a 22.5 day per week position for the full academic year, starting in September.

About You

You will be HCPC registered and have experience working with children and young people with:

• Autism
• Sensory processing differences
• Learning disabilities
• Mental health needs
• Challenging behaviours

You'll be confident undertaking assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions and contributing to EHCP provision. You will have experience supporting children to develop functional, sensory, motor and self-regulation skills to enable them to access education and achieve meaningful outcomes. Flexibility to travel throughout West Sussex is essential.

Successful candidates will also complete Children and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) training, fully funded as part of the role.

Job description

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised therapy programmes and provide practical recommendations that support children to participate more fully in everyday activities.

About us

KT Healthcare is a family-owned private healthcare company specialising in Neurodevelopmental, Brain Injury and Therapeutic Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables children and young people to thrive.