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Locum Band 6 Children's Community Occupational Therapist
Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ 26 - 30 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Locum Band 6 Children's Community Occupational Therapist
Location: Leyland, PR26
Contract: Locum - Full-time, Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30
Hourly Rate: £26+ per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 months (with potential extension)
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a Children's Community Therapy Team on a locum basis. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, child-centred occupational therapy services in homes, clinics, schools, and early years settings.
This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with developmental, physical, and/or sensory needs.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of children with a range of needs including developmental delays, physical disabilities, and sensory integration difficulties
Develop and deliver individualised treatment plans in collaboration with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams
Provide recommendations and training for adaptive equipment, access, and environmental modifications
Support children's participation in daily living, play, and school activities
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with service protocols
Participate in service development initiatives and attend regular MDT meetings
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).
Based at Leyland House - covering Chorley and South Ribble area, including clinic based, school, home visits etc.
Requirements
HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist
Minimum of 12 months' paediatric experience in a community, educational, or clinical setting
Solid understanding of child development and therapeutic interventions
Strong communication and case management skills
Car driver with access to a vehicle (community visits required)
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