Job summary
* The Richmond Occupational Therapy Service is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 OT to join the Richmond Children's Therapy Team.
* You will join an established team of Occupational Therapists who work closely together in an integrated service with Children's Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy.
* We deliver a service to children between 0 - 18 years within a variety of settings including nurseries, mainstream schools, clinics and within the child/young person's home.
* We welcome applications from occupational therapists who have experience in other settings and can demonstrate transferable skills into paediatrics.
* The post holder will have the opportunity to develop their skills within a variety of clinical areas including complex neurodevelopmental conditions e.g. autism, and complex physical disabilities e.g. cerebral palsy.
* The service values multi-disciplinary working including groups, joint assessments and sessions with the Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists and Paediatricians.
* The successful candidate will be closely supervised by our team of Band 7 therapists and will be offered regular individual supervision, group supervision and access to multi-disciplinary in-house training and external training.
* The service is commitment to continuing professional development which is strongly supported by the Trust.
Main duties of the job
* To carry and manage a caseload of pre-school and school age children with a range of complex needs, working in clinic, early years settings and in the child/young person's home.
* To deliver specialist occupational therapy provision identified in children's education health and care plans.
* To contribute to service development and service audits.
* To support junior members of staff and and participate/provide training to the wider team.
* To offer bespoke training to parents and schools.
About us
Developmentand staff wellbeing
Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on‑site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Details: Date posted
28 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro‑rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full‑time
Reference number
396-NN-7580788-LP
Job locations
Ham clinic
Ashburnham Road
Richmond upon Thames
TW10 7NF
Job description and responsibilities
***Please see the attached supporting document/s which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***
One Year Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave (Full‑time and part‑time applications considered for 3 days or more)
Person specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* BSC Degree/Diploma Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registered
Experience (Essential)
* Experience working as an occupational therapist
* Experience managing a caseload
Skills (Essential)
* Ability use clinical reasoning to analyse and interpret assessment findings and plan intervention
* Ability to manage own time and varying demands of a caseload
* Effective written and spoken communication
* Ability to work flexible and manage change
* Ability to work autonomously and take the initiative
Knowledge (Essential)
* Familiar with a range of standardised occupational therapy assessments
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 the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Ham clinic
Ashburnham Road
Richmond upon Thames
TW10 7NF
Employer's website
https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/
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