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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (PAEDIATRICS)
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Employer
Health Services Authority
Employer type
General Practice
Town
Cayman Islands
Salary
£68,468 to £75,693 per annum
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Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

Job Summary: The Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics) works with children of all ages, whose difficulties have been present since birth, or the result of an accident, illness, ageing or lifestyle.  The post-holder will manage a monthly caseload of approximately thirty (30) patients at seventy-five to eighty (75-80) visits; based on case/patient complexity.  The successful candidate will be an experienced, dynamic, and enthusiastic clinician responsible for providing assessment and intervention for a varied caseload of children and young people with a wide range of needs including neurological, functional and coordination difficulties. The candidate must have experience in working with children who present with fine motor deficits, sensory motor deficits, handwriting difficulties, autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Specialty experience, training, and certifications in approaches such as NDT, Handwriting without Tears, and Sensory Integration would be preferred.  Work is delivered in a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, within the patient’s academic (mainstream and/or special education) setting and within the patient’s home.  The post-holder should be highly organized and capable of managing own workload with good levels of supervision.  Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of professionalism are vital.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Occupational Therapy and have three (3) years of postgraduate experience.  Candidate must be eligible for registration to practice in the Cayman Islands. The ability to interact effectively with a culturally diverse population and excellent time management skills are required. The capability for proactive approaches and working effectively within a team environment are also essential.  A valid driver’s license is desirable. Successful candidate should have completed advanced training/certification courses in either of the following:

  •  Neurodevelopmental approaches
  • Equipment, seating, and mobility training
  • Sensory Integration
  • Treating complex developmental disorders and/or early intervention
  • Handwriting and fine motor development such as Handwriting Without Tears

 

A remuneration and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidate.

 

NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be considered. All applicants must complete and submit an HSA Application Form via e-mail to [email protected] using pdf format. Log on to our website at www.hsa.ky to access Application Form and Job Description.

  

Application Deadline: October 13, 2026

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The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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