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RECRUITMENT
RECRUITMENT
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For further information on advertising contact: David Agyei on 020 7450 2341 or email: [e-mail]
91-93 Stamford Hill
Lower Ground Floor
London N16 5TP
Tel: [phone] ext. 1.
FAIRLEY HOUSE SCHOOL
Central London SW1
Highly Specialist Paediatric
Occupational Therapists required
(Band 6/7) for September 2019
Independent Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Salary is negotiable and dependent on qualifications and
experience (£35K-£45K) enhanced holiday entitlement,
generous non-contributory pension scheme, and free school
lunch, cycle to work scheme
Fairley House School is an independent school for children with
Specific Learning Difficulties. We are looking for a committed
Occupational Therapist with experience in assessing and treating
children with specific learning difficulties, including DCD and dyspraxia.
You will work as part of a transdisciplinary team of specialist teachers,
speech and language therapists and educational psychologists. You
will be required to carry out a range of standardised assessments and
clinical observations, complete clinical reports, keep progress notes up
to date and contribute to parent conferences. Treatment will include
one to one, small groups and class-based sessions working on
developing gross and fine motor skills, handwriting, classroom tool use
and keyboarding. You will provide consultation and advice to teachers
in relation to sensory diets and environmental adaptations. Experience
of training and supervising junior OT staff would be an advantage. You
will be part of the specialist teaching team supporting the development
of literacy and numeracy, you will contribute to IEP setting and the
Annual Review processes. Training and/or experience in using Sensory
Integration principals and/or CO-OP approach is essential. School
experience is desirable.
North London
Children Ahead is a therapy and learning centre that provides professional
intervention to mainstreamed children with mild to moderate learning difficulties.
We are looking for an experienced, HCPC registered Paediatric Occupational
Therapist with background in sensory integration.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team of Occupational,
Speech & Language and Emotional Therapists and to make a real difference
for children in the community.
Some of the duties will include:
• Comprehensive assessments & report writing.
• Delivering 1:1 Occupational therapy intervention.
• Providing advice, training and programmes as necessary.
Pay: commensurate with experience.
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For an informal discussion call 020 8806 7312 or
email: [e-mail].
To apply: Forward your CV to [e-mail].
Fairley House School is committed to improving the knowledge base
of staff and provides excellent CPD opportunities including supporting
staff in gaining the OCR 5 and 7 qualifications in Specific Learning
Difficulties.
Please contact HR Manager, Sally Fenton for an application
pack, [e-mail].
To find out more about Fairley House please visit our website
www.fairleyhouse.org.uk or telephone the school on 020 7976
5456. Closing date for applications midday on 17th May 2019.
Fairley House School is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
All applicants must be willing to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service check. CV’s not accepted – application form only.
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Occupational Therapists have what it takes!
Do you…
• Work in a Community, Social Service or Independent setting or as a Case Manager?
• Recommend or review care packages?
• Have 6 or more years postgraduate experience?
Then you could be a Jacqueline Webb Care Expert!
What does a Jacqueline Webb Care Expert do?
A Care Expert completes a functional assessment following a clinical negligence or
personal injury claim and then produces a cost report covering the lifelong needs of
a claimant. This report includes care, equipment and housing and will help the court
decide on the amount of compensation to be paid to the claimant.
Why would you want to be a Jacqueline Webb Care Expert?
• Part time work that sits alongside your current clinical role
• Initial 1-2-1 mentoring and comprehensive training
• Continuous ongoing development and networking opportunities
• Flexibility as the majority of the work is done at home
• Freedom to recommend what is truly required for an individual
• Be financially rewarded for your expertise
Visit www.jwebb.co.uk/apply to register to speak to our recruitment team
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