Locum Equipment and adaptations Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Community Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Location: Lewisham Council – 32 Rushey Green, Catford

Area: South East London NHS

Salary: £negotiable

Job Type: Locum

Contract length: Ongoing

Job details:

Community Paediatric Occupational Therapist required to provide an Occupational Therapy service for children and young people with physical disabilities, including those with multiple and complex needs, learning disabilities and/or mental health needs, who live in or are the responsibility of the London Borough of Lewisham.

The post holder will be part of the Paediatric OT team and will manage a caseload delivering assessments, advice, equipment and adaptations to disabled children, young people and their families/carers within the community.

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  • Manage a community caseload of children and young people with physical and complex disabilities
     

  • Visit children and young people in their own homes or institutional settings to complete functional assessments related to activities of daily living
     

  • Recommend, arrange and review the provision of equipment to maximise independence and/or support carers
     

  • Recommend and support the provision of minor and major adaptations, ensuring completed works meet assessed needs
     

  • Teach children, young people and carers the safe use of equipment, adaptations and alternative techniques
     

  • Provide advice, guidance and support to parents, carers and partner agencies
     

  • Refer children and young people to internal and external services where appropriate
     

  • Promote rehabilitation outside the home through liaison with partner organisations and community services
     

  • Participate in Occupational Therapy duty systems and rota arrangements as required
     

  • Maintain a strong focus on safeguarding children and young people and their families

   

  Working pattern:

   

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    • Hybrid working model
       

    • Minimum of 1 day per week in the office (ideally Wednesday)
       

    • Maximum of 2 days per week in the office

    Code:  U. OR21490. 022001.B19525