Occupational Therapist
Posted 1 week ago by Academics Ltd
£250 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Summary: The Occupational Therapist role in Hemel Hempstead involves providing high-quality therapeutic support to children with complex needs in a specialist educational setting. The position is part-time and flexible, allowing the therapist to enhance pupils' engagement and functional skills. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering targeted interventions and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective therapy outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake occupational therapy assessments and interpret findings to inform intervention planning.
- Deliver targeted interventions that support sensory needs, motor skills, daily living and participation.
- Measure progress and outcomes to inform personalised programmes.
- Collaborate closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, families and external professionals.
- Provide clinical input into EHCP reviews and multi-disciplinary planning.
- Support staff development by sharing therapeutic strategies and knowledge.
Key Skills:
- Qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
- Experience working with children and young people in specialist, educational or therapeutic settings.
- Excellent clinical reasoning and ability to tailor interventions in dynamic environments.
- Confident communicator with pupils, parents and professionals.
- Passion for enabling children with complex needs to flourish.
Salary (Rate): £250/day
City: Hemel Hempstead
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Occupational Therapist - Specialist Setting - Hemel Hempstead- Occupational Therapist Job Title: Occupational Therapist Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract: Part-Time (term-time, flexible hours) Setting: Specialist Education & Therapeutic Provision Pay: Competitive daily rate (typically circa £200-£300+, subject to experience and qualifications)
About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a specialist setting in Hemel Hempstead that delivers high-quality therapeutic support to children with complex needs. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in enhancing pupils' engagement, independence, sensory regulation and functional skills in both classroom and therapeutic environments.This part-time position offers flexibility alongside a rewarding chance for an Occupational Therapist to make a significant impact. There is also scope for the role to develop further within the setting for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake occupational therapy assessments and interpret findings to inform intervention planning.
- Deliver targeted interventions that support sensory needs, motor skills, daily living and participation.
- Measure progress and outcomes to inform personalised programmes.
- Collaborate closely with teaching staff, SEN teams, families and external professionals.
- Provide clinical input into EHCP reviews and multi-disciplinary planning.
- Support staff development by sharing therapeutic strategies and knowledge.
Requirements
- Qualified and HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
- Experience working with children and young people in specialist, educational or therapeutic settings.
- Excellent clinical reasoning and ability to tailor interventions in dynamic environments.
- Confident communicator with pupils, parents and professionals.
- Passion for enabling children with complex needs to flourish.
Why Join Us?Specialist multidisciplinary team with excellent peer support.Ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.Rewarding work with opportunities to shape practice.Flexible, part-time role based in Hemel Hempstead with a competitive daily rate.Clear potential for professional growth within the setting.
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