Advanced Practitioner - Occupational Therapist (Children)

Advanced Practitioner – Occupational Therapist (Children)

Are you a, resourceful, creative qualified occupational therapist with 4 years post-graduate experience? The Children with Disabilities Occupational Therapy Team (SEND) are recruiting an Advanced Practitioner OT, a new role within the team offering opportunities to contribute to team development and an introduction to a management role whilst maintaining a clinical caseload of complex cases.

You will join a well-established, countywide team based in Sleaford, working closely with partner agencies to fulfil a commitment to children, young people and families, and consequently improve our service responses to requests for Occupational Therapy services providing positive outcomes for Service Users.

You will have the opportunity to add to your wide knowledge of Childhood disabilities and experience by developing specialist knowledge and skills working with children with disabilities who have complex needs (physical and challenging behaviours).

The successful applicant will have experience in Paediatrics, and in supporting children with complex needs through provision of specialist equipment and adaptations. A positive outlook, innovative problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills are essential in this role. You will also require good resource and time management skills, and be confident and highly motivated.

In return you will join a forward-thinking, supportive team and benefit from our training commitment and:

Family Friendly policies

Flexible and mobile working patterns

Up to 32 days annual leave.

Contact Ruth Parker or Nicky Owens on 01522 554760 if you require further details.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Here at Lincolnshire County Council, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the community we serve. Therefore we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability. We consider ourselves to be a family friendly employer, and offer flexible working patterns.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post