Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Brent Children's and Young People's Occupational Therapy Team. We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to work full time.



We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children and developing new skills.



Your role will be to provide assessment, advice, and treatment to children with a range of needs including coordination, developmental, physical functional, sensory and sensory motor needs either in 1:1 input, groups or integrated MDT groups. The role will include work within a local clinic, schools and supporting families across Brent.



You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Brent Community Services and with outside services to deliver occupational therapy advice and treatment meeting the needs of children and young people across Brent including delivering EHCP treatment in line with The Children's Act 2014.



You will have had experience of working with children in the community and/or educational settings or similar.



You should be able to evidence excellent team working and communication skills and have a passion for management and leadership.



You will receive support from a line manager and receive in house training as part of the role. There is a strong ethos of clinical support and supervision within the team.



This role will develop your knowledge and skills working with children with communication difficulties and is valuable experience for anyone wishing to develop their career in this area.



Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role



Car lease scheme *T&C's apply



Flexible working options



Annual travel card loan



Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



To maintain, nurture and support working relationships with all staff. Specific responsibilities in relation to the Children's Occupational Therapy Service, Locality Managers and the Integrated team colleagues of all professions including the Multidisciplinary team, external and voluntary statutory organisations.



Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required