Overview
The post holder will be a registered Occupational Therapist responsible for clients allocated to them and will work autonomously to assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.
The post holder will work collaboratively with family/carers and all agencies involved in the child’s care encompassing all private and public sectors.
The post holder will support the specialist OT/PT community therapy team and be an effective team member whilst working autonomously.
The post holder will provide Occupational Therapy to children and young people 0-19 years old in a range of settings and environments e.g nursery, mainstream and special schools.
Our Values 2025 - 2030
* We are kind.
* We are respectful.
* We work together with our communities
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 per annum pro rata).
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025
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