Job Summary
We have an exciting job opportunity to work as a Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Team based at a local Resource Base (1 position) and Queen Mary's Hospital (2 positions). The Children's Therapies team provides high quality responsive uni‑ and multi‑ disciplinary assessment, treatment, advice and information to children and their families in the London Borough of Wandsworth, who require Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. The aim is to remediate development difficulties where this is possible and to maximise function for all children accessing the services, including those with severe, complex and profound development difficulties.
Main Duties
* Autonomously manage children with special educational needs, providing advice and input as required within the statement of Special Educational Needs.
* Support and advise health colleagues, teaching professionals, parents and carers within the community in the management of complex cases and provide a more structured framework of advice for education staff working with children with OT needs.
* Work with a wide variety of specialisms within children's services.
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system.
Details
Date posted: 18 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number: 200‑7627353‑DE‑DG
Job location: Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PN
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications:
* Approved Degree Level Training in Occupational Therapy.
* Registration with Health Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
* Relevant post‑graduate courses.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Relevant Post‑graduate training in Sensory Integration Therapy.
* Relevant Masters Modules related to Children.
* CO‑OP training.
* Relevant training regarding Autism.
* Training Modules relating to Upper Limb management.
* Training Modules relating to Neuro‑developmental Approaches.
* Member of Specialist interest groups such as CYPF.
Essential Experience:
* Experience in working in community settings, leading to a sound understanding of NHS policies & procedures.
* Experience of working in mainstream schools, Resource bases & nurseries with children who have Occupational Therapy needs.
* Experience using a wide range of standardised assessments & clinical observations.
* Working knowledge of child development, neuro‑developmental stages and the role of occupation in childhood.
* Ability to demonstrate Trust Values.
Desirable Experience:
* Experience in working with children who have a diagnosis of ASD, CP, DCD and GDD.
* An understanding of principles of postural management and some experience in prescribing children's specialist equipment for seating and bathing.
* Experience using sensory integration approach.
* Experience in using the CO‑OP approach.
* Some experience of planning & running groups.
* Experience in upper limb management.
* Experience in using the AHA assessment.
* Experience in using Makaton and PECS.
Essential Skills:
* Ability to manage a caseload & to reflect on clinical practice & experience with supervision and support from a Band 7 OT.
* Ability to solve complex problems & take appropriate decisions.
* Ability to communicate clearly with others using effective listening skills, non‑verbal communication and establishing an easy rapport.
* Flexibility – able to adapt to different demands & situations and the ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to prioritise & organise workload & time.
* Ability to write concise, legible notes & reports.
* Good presentation skills.
* Demonstrating some degree of postgraduate training.
Knowledge (Essential):
* Understanding & knowledge of up to date information relating to children with Physical Disabilities, Autism, Developmental Co‑ordination Disorder and other related disorders affecting participation in everyday activities.
* Good understanding of the range of physical & developmental disabilities which can occur with children and the role of the OT in this area.
Knowledge (Desirable):
* Knowledge in TEACCH and/or ABA approach.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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