Paediatric Occupational Therapist : Band 6 / Band 7
Associate or Salaried Opportunities Available
Hampshire based : covering Farnborough, Basingstoke, Winchester and Southampton areas
Minimum 3 days per week (18 hours minimum)
Hybrid / Community Based with Home Working
* Band 6 Salary: A GBP 40,000 : A GBP 44,000 DOE + benefits
* Band 7 Salary: A GBP 48,000 : A GBP 52,000 DOE + benefits
* Associate Rate: A GBP 36 : A GBP 40 per hour
About Ace Childrens OT
Ace Childrens Occupational Therapy is a growing specialist paediatric practice providing assessments and therapy services for children and young people aged 2:25 across Hampshire and surrounding areas.
We predominantly support neurodiverse children and young people, including autistic individuals and those with sensory needs, learning disabilities and other co:occurring conditions.
Working closely with families, schools and healthcare professionals, we are proud to deliver high:quality, child:centred support that makes a genuine difference.
The Role
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 or Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist on either a salaried or associate basis.
This is a flexible role involving assessments and interventions across schools, homes, community settings and occasionally our clinic near Crondall, with much of the non:client:facing work able to be completed remotely.
Caseloads are typically managed within a 45:minute radius of your location.
Responsibilities include:
* Undertake Occupational Therapy assessments in community, school, clinic and home settings
* Deliver tailored therapy programmes and interventions for children and young people aged 2:25
* Produce high:quality reports, treatment plans and therapy recommendations
* Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HCPC and RCoT standards
* Support and advise parents, carers, schools and other professionals
* Contribute towards EHCP assessments and tribunal:related work where required
* Participate in clinical supervision, CPD and ongoing training
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals and external agencies
* Support children and young people with sensory, self:regulation, motor and functional difficulties
Skills and Experience
Essential
* Degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registered and current RCOT member
* Minimum 2:4 years post:qualified experience within a paediatric setting
* Experience supporting neurodiverse children and young people
* Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
* Valid DBS certificate dated within the last 2 years
* Based within Hampshire or willing to travel across Hampshire
* Strong report writing, communication and organisational skills
* Ability to work independently whilst managing your own caseload
* Right to work in the UK
Desirable
* Sensory Integration training
* Experience within specialist schools, CAMHS, learning disabilities or trauma:informed practice
* Experience contributing towards EHCP assessments and tribunals
* Previous mentoring or student supervision experience
What Ace Childrens OT Offers
Salaried Opportunities Include:
* Private Healthcare Cashback Scheme
* Group Income Protection
* Group Death in Service benefit (4 x basic salary)
* Opt:in Salary Sacrifice Pension
In Addition, We Offer:
* Flexible working arrangements
* Hybrid and community:based working
* Structured induction and ongoing clinical supervision
* Monthly CPD sessions and access to additional training
* Opportunities for progression from Band 6 to Band 7 level
* Supportive and experienced clinical team
* Quarterly team socials
* A genuinely child:centred approach to therapy and care
Please Note: This role requires a minimum commitment of 3 days per week.
Clinic attendance will be more frequent during the initial onboarding and induction period; however, longer:term working arrangements offer excellent flexibility and remote working opportunities.
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