Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our paediatric therapy team based at the Lighthouse Child Development Centre in Southend-on-Sea. We offer our employees the opportunity to develop into specialist paediatric therapists whilst working in an experienced and very supportive multi‑agency team. The service operates using a tiered approach as recommended by RCOT for all children referred.
Band & Hours
We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, full time and part-time hours will be considered. We would also consider applicants looking for a band 5 to 6 development post.
Key Responsibilities
* You will be part of our established children’s OT team and you will have the chance to learn the skills needed to work with a diverse range of conditions in children that a Paediatric Occupational Therapist may work with. Post is based at the Lighthouse Child Development Centre and requires you to drive to different schools and/or home settings, working closely with staff employed by education.
* Receive extensive in‑house training and ongoing direct senior support to enable you to carry out this job‑role.
* Perform advanced occupational therapy assessments of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and developmental conditions, develop and deliver individualised treatment plans, maintain accurate patient records, and work autonomously on a defined area of the service or particular patient type.
* Supervise, educate and assess the performance of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants and students; contribute to evidence‑based audit and research projects; provide specialist OT assessment, treatment and advice to children with learning and physical disabilities and associated communication difficulties.
* Provide therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, working with health, education and social care professionals, manage own caseload, and contribute to the development of the OT service in your area of specialism.
* Assist with SEND tribunal cases, providing specialist evidence‑based recommendations in collaboration with physiotherapy and education colleagues.
* Provide workshops and training packages to parents, children and young people’s workforce to build confidence and self‑management strategies.
* Supervise, train and performance‑manage junior and student occupational therapists in children’s services; participate and contribute to the development, maintenance and evaluation of the Children’s Occupational Therapy Service.
Benefits & Support
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and other staff benefits.
* £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
* Season ticket loans interest‑free to cover commute via tram, rail, or bus.
* Work that wraps around your needs; flexible from day one for most roles; job share available.
* Work bank: opportunity to supplement income and develop skills by working bank shifts.
* Regular OT team meetings, departmental in‑service development programme, bi‑monthly clinical effectiveness days.
* Supervision, support, continued professional development, appraisals, and supervision.
Community & Well‑being
* Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
* Join an inclusive EPUT community, connect through engagement events and equality champion networks.
* Access mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
* Recognition awards to acknowledge staff’s hard work and dedication.
* Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Feb 2026.
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