Overview
Bank Senior Occupational Therapist – Surrey. Based at a Surrey-wide office hub with hybrid working options. Flexible-first employer supporting agile working and high-quality care.
Job Introduction: Are you an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Children’s Community Health Team. You will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their fullest potential. You’ll work collaboratively with families, carers, and other professionals to support children in developing independence and self-management skills. Your expertise will help shape personalised, holistic, child-centred care plans.
If you’re passionate about improving children’s lives and enjoy working in a dynamic, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Main Details: You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with hybrid working to support professional and personal needs. We are a flexible-first employer with an agile working approach to deliver high-quality care.
Responsibilities
* Conduct thorough assessments and diagnoses, and collaboratively create personalised treatment plans with children and their families, communicating complex information clearly and supportively.
* Provide tailored advice and interventions, sourcing and training families on the use of specialist equipment for home and school as needed.
* Work flexibly with children across settings (homes, schools, nurseries, clinics), ensuring equitable, holistic care.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, participating in joint sessions and case conferences, with regular communication to deliver comprehensive care.
* Prioritise treatment goals for children, including those with complex needs or terminal illnesses, planning therapy blocks and discharge with appropriate referrals and follow-up.
* Apply manual handling techniques and adapt practices to meet diverse cultural and linguistic needs of children and families.
* Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed, address incidents appropriately, and meet mandatory training requirements.
* Prepare clear and professional reports for EHCPs, reviews, and other documentation to support educational and therapeutic outcomes.
Note: Please see attached job description for a full list of responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Evidence of postgraduate training or equivalent experience relevant to paediatric practice, such as:
* Child Development
* Specialist courses/study on conditions affecting child development (e.g., autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions)
* Demonstrable post-registration experience of working with children in paediatric practice
Desirable
* Member of BAOT
* Membership of Special Interest Group
* Clinical Educator qualification
* Experience delivering children’s Occupational Therapy in a community setting
* Demonstrable NHS experience
Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver
Package Description
Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.
We offer flexible shifts, professional growth opportunities, wellbeing support, and an engaging, collaborative culture. Benefits include: flexible shift booking, Wagestream access, professional development, 24/7 wellbeing support, opportunities for service improvement, recognition and engagement, and a strong focus on delivering high-quality care in services rated Good or Outstanding by CQC.
About The Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are a leading independent provider of community health and care services across England, focusing on experience, efficiency and outcomes. We deliver a range of services including adult and children’s community health, primary care, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. We are committed to equal opportunities and are Disability Confident Committed. Safeguarding is essential; our recruitment process includes safeguarding and safer working practices checks.
Note: We may close roles earlier than the listed date if applications are strong. We process and hold information about applicants in accordance with our privacy policy.
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