Bank Senior Occupational Therapist - SE Surrey
Are you an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking a skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Children's Community Health Team. In this vital role, you will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their fullest potential.
As a key member of the team, you'll work collaboratively with families, carers, and other professionals, supporting children to develop independence and self-management skills.
Your expertise will help shape personalised care plans and provide holistic, child-centred solutions that truly make a difference.
If you're passionate about improving the lives of children and enjoy working in a dynamic, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Base: You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.
At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct thorough assessments, diagnoses, and collaboratively create personalised treatment plans with children and their families, ensuring clear communication of complex information in an understandable and supportive manner.
* Provide tailored advice and interventions, sourcing and training families on the use of specialist equipment for home and school as needed.
* Work flexibly with children across various settings, including homes, schools, nurseries, and clinics, ensuring equitable care and holistic support.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, participating in joint sessions, case conferences, and maintaining regular communication to deliver comprehensive care.
* Prioritise treatment goals for children, including those with complex needs or terminal illnesses, planning therapy blocks and discharge with appropriate referrals and follow-up.
* Use manual handling techniques and adapt practices to meet the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of children and their families.
* Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed, address incidents appropriately, and meet mandatory training requirements.
* Prepare clear and professional reports for Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), reviews, and other necessary documentation, supporting educational and therapeutic outcomes.
About us
About the Company:
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children’s community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year — guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, working to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be as inclusive as possible.
While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we may need to close it earlier than the date shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, please apply as soon as possible.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.
Job responsibilities
In addition to the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:
* Flexible Shift Booking: Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
* Wagestream Access: Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
* Professional Growth: Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
* 24/7 Well-being Support: Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
* Innovative Culture: Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
* Recognition & Engagement: Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
* Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a team with 'Good' or 'Outstanding' CQC-rated services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:
* Flexible Shift Booking: Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
* Wagestream Access: Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
* Professional Growth: Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
* 24/7 Well-being Support: Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
* Innovative Culture: Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
* Recognition & Engagement: Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
* Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a team with 'Good' or 'Outstanding' CQC-rated services.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential:
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Evidence of postgraduate training or equivalent experience relevant to the specialty, such as:
o Child Development
o Specialist courses/study on conditions affecting child development, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions
* Demonstrable post-registration experience of working with children in a similar paediatric practice setting.
Desirable:
* Member of BAOT
* Membership of a Special Interest Group
* Clinical Educators qualification
* Experience working in a community setting delivering children’s Occupational Therapy services
* Experience working in the NHS
Other requirements: The successful applicant will need to be a car driver.
Please see the attached Job Description for the full Personal Specification.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability.
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