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Leyland, Lancashire Employment Type Locum Band Band 6 Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications HCPC Experience Required
3+ Months NHS - Excluding placements & volunteering
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Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Band 6 Area: North West NHS Salary: £negotiable Job Type: Locum Contract length: Ongoing Job details: Children’s Therapy Services. Community based caseload of children.
Client group (age group and diagnosis):
– children with motor coordination difficulties (diagnosis of DCD, ASD, ADHD, co-morbidities)- generally 5- teenage years
– Potentially children with rheumatology issues affecting hand function- generally 5-teenage years
– Potentially children with behaviour that challenges- with a focus on adapting the environment to make it safe – generally 3 / 4 years ply
– Potentially children with neurological and genetic conditions – equipment assessment and reviews
Specific assessments used; Range of departmental paperwork and standardised assessment including: Initial assessment forms. Risk assessment paperwork. BOT. DASH. VMI. Clinical observations. Oxford 24/7 postural management- presenting postures and critical measures. Triage conversations with family re: appropriateness and timeliness for our involvement (departmental proforma for this). Telephone consultations with parents to capture current situation, strengths, areas of concern, priorities and goals- signposting to universal and targeted resources as appropriate (departmental proforma and resources for this). Includes clinic based, school, home visits etc. Working hours: Full time. Monday to Friday, 08.30 – 16.30. Code: U.2224. 024010.B13358
