Locum Children's Occupational Therapist Isle of Man (Paediatric SEN)

Position: Locum Band 7 (Locum - ongoing; ASAP start)
Location: Isle of Man
Hours: Up to 37.5 hrs/week; full-time; varied settings - schools, specialist units, community clinics, home visits
Pay: £46 - £48 per hour

Accommodation: - Will be available locally but will need to be covered by the locum

Role Overview & Responsibilities

* Provide comprehensive OT assessment and interventions for school-age children with physical, learning, and SEN needs.

* Support children in mainstream schools, specialist provision centres, clinics, and at home.

* Work within an integrated Allied Health Professionals (AHP) team—Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, SLTs.

* Collaborate with educators, families, and community services to deliver tailored care plans.

* Monitor progress, review outcomes, and adjust interventions to maximise child-centred occupational participation.

* Occasionally lead or supervise other OT staff (depending on assignment scope).

About You

* HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with a degree/diploma in OT.

* Substantial paediatric/SEN experience - especially within schools or special needs settings.

* Proven experience working alongside AHPs in multidisciplinary teams.

* Adaptable, resilient, able to deliver in diverse environments.

* Full UK driving licence (for island travel between schools/clinics).

Benefits & Locum Support

* Competitive Locum pay: £46-48/hour (Band 7 typical)

* Free Travel to and from the Island paid for at start and end of the contract

Start Date

* Immediate ongoing assignment, finish date flexible (mid-December through longer-term opportunities available)