Job Summary
BANK
Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist - Band 6
* To provide an Occupational Therapy Service to children and young people with complex needs who experience difficulties in their functional abilities or skills development in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. The post may include work in schools, clinics, and homes in accordance with the service level agreement for CLCH Community Services
* To contribute to the development of the community Occupational Therapy services for children and young people. To meet the Health Education Health Care plan recommendations and provision for children and young people with SEND health needs.
* To develop and provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and treatment to children with functional difficulties (including children with statutory needs, e.g., vulnerable children, safeguarding and child protection issues/concerns) in a variety of community settings.
* To work closely with the multidisciplinary team, school staff and families to plan and provide assessment and treatment. To work in a defined clinical area, working autonomously and without direct supervision, and being accountable for own clinical actions.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a specialist level of clinical skill in Occupational Therapy for children and young people with a variety of physical, learning, emotional and social needs.
* To be responsible for a complex clinical caseload of children and young people or identified health needs in their Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
* To contribute to the assessment for Education Health and care plans (EHCP's) for children and young people providing recommendations to meet outcomes in line with the Children's Act 2014 and SEND code of practice 2015.
* To provide updated health advice and recommendations for Annual Reviews (AR) of EHCP's and attend annual reviews for complex cases where required.
* To use standardized and non-standardized assessment, interview and observation skills to determine needs of children and effectively set goals and plan intervention.
About Us
Just as we care about our patients' well‑being, we care about yours!
We Can Offer You:
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
* Flexible working options
* Annual travel card loan
* Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Details
Date posted: 10 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £22.92 a day pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 824-BANK-LIT1465
Job locations: The Medical Centre, London, W9 3XZ
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Essential
* Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
* Up to date knowledge through CPD
Desirable
* Relevant post‑registration specialist education related to Children and young people with physical disabilities
* Fieldwork educator course
* Evidence of attendance to training in the area of assessment and treatment of children with complex functional needs
Experience
* Specialist knowledge/experience in paediatric occupational therapy or appropriate experience in other Occupational Therapy setting which brings relevant transferable skills.
* Experience of working with ASD, Neurological conditions, Coordination disorders and functional needs.
* Knowledge/experience in the use of relevant assessment and treatment approaches and practices, including the use of standardized assessments.
* Community/school or educational environment experience.
* Evidence of effective multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency work.
* Evidence of understanding EHCP processes or willingness to prioritise as part of induction.
Desirable Experience
* Experience of equipment prescription and principles and its application in the paediatric setting
* Experience assessing for fabricating upper limb splints
* Experience of supervising staff and/or as a fieldwork educator
* Experience in setting up new projects /initiatives
Skill
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Basic IT Skills: word, database, email, internet
* Sound knowledge of clinical practice and issues relating to the delivery of Occupational Therapy Services
Key Attributes
* Membership of relevant specialist groups such as the Children, Young People and Families specialist section of the British Association of Occupational Therapists, Sensory Integration Network
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Central London Community Health Trust
Address: The Medical Centre, London, W9 3XZ
Employer's website: https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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