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Honorary Therapist Placements: London Schools & Specialist Trauma Service
Are you a trainee or newly qualified therapist looking to develop your clinical practice within a highly specialist service?
Respond is seeking honorary therapists to join our schools and clinic-based psychotherapy services supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities who have experienced trauma, abuse and adversity.
We welcome applications from trainees and newly qualified practitioners in counselling, psychotherapy, dramatherapy, dance movement psychotherapy and other creative arts therapies.
In return, we offer:
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Specialist experience within a nationally recognised trauma-informed service
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Clinical supervision from experienced HCPC/BACP/UKCP registered clinicians
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Experience working with autistic people and people with learning disabilities
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Opportunities to contribute to assessments, individual therapy and multidisciplinary working
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Ongoing training and professional development
Placements available in Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey and Shoreditch.
Join us in helping people move from trauma towards recovery and empowerment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
What you will contribute
Evaluate patient’s emotional and physical condition at screening and on ship by performing manual muscle testing, Range Of Motion and other tests as needed
Coordinate and participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient treatment plans and goals, utilizing selected physical therapy procedures including physical agents, therapeutic exercise and gait and functional training
Discuss and document treatment goals and therapy with patients, family and staff
Evaluate patients during treatment to determine effectiveness and safety, modifying treatment plan as indicated
Assist with fabrication of orthotics and other supports
Serve as a consultant to physicians and nurses regarding Physical Therapy services
For This Role, You Will Need
Registered Physical Therapist with active license and a minimum of two years’ experience
Experienced with surgical patients preferred, including orthopedics and burn reconstruction, as well as experience in musculoskeletal outpatients
Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)
Fluent in Engish
Mercy Ships is a faith-based international development organisation that deploys hospital ships to some of the poorest countries in the world
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.