Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7. Contract Permanent. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Job ref 848-BHC-296-25
Site: Phoenix Children's Centre, Town Bromley. Salary £53,751 - £60,651 inclusive of HCAS. Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 16/11/2025 23:59
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. We boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley population.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. As a Social Enterprise, we reinvest surpluses into community initiatives while providing training and development opportunities similar to the NHS.
Employees whose role may be at risk will receive priority consideration. Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Job overview
Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapist
Full Time Hours 37.5 per week
£53,751 - £60,651 Inclusive of HCAS
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Band 7 Occupational Therapist in the Children’s Occupational Therapy service, overseeing the EHC assessment provision in the team. This will involve completing assessments and providing reports for statutory assessments, along with quality assurance of reports and opportunities for multi-professional working by attending EHC panel.
The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a high-quality occupational therapy service to children up to 18 years of age with difficulties in play, self-care and/or school occupations due to various conditions.
They will plan and provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, advice, and intervention for children with functional difficulties, working closely with the multidisciplinary team, school staff and families. They will work autonomously and without direct supervision in a defined clinical area and will be accountable for their clinical actions.
The post holder will see children in settings including the Phoenix Children’s Resource Centre, children’s homes, special school provisions, mainstream schools and nurseries.
Interviews expected to be held week commencing 17th November 2025.
Main duties of the job
To provide Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan assessments, high-quality reports and reviews within statutory timeframes and to keep up to date with best practice regarding the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
To be responsible for overseeing the EHC assessment provision within the service and quality assurance of reports to ensure they meet the SEND Code of Practice and guidance from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
To maintain specialist knowledge of the EHC process and relevant legislation, to lead on EHCs and the SEND Code of Practice within the OT team.
To carry out assessments and evaluate the child’s occupational performance through standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, interview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.
To manage a complex clinical caseload using evidence-based practice and client-centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of results, goal setting, treatment and advice.
To develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programmes and strategies to enhance a child’s ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments, through verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.
* To have specialist knowledge of complex cases, including appeals and the tribunal process, and to be the Lead Occupational Therapist, working with the SEN Team by contributing to appeals as an expert witness where OT provision is contested, if required.
* To develop key partnerships and ensure effective whole-system working through communication and networking with other services while maintaining professional boundaries.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare offers services ranging from community nursing to therapy services for various age groups. Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, including pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, cycle-to-work, access to home furnishings and electronics, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), retailer discounts, Blue Light Card, and options for low-interest loans and lease car schemes. We continually enhance our employee benefits.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide Education, Health and Care plan assessments, high-quality reports and reviews within statutory timeframes and to keep up to date with best practice regarding SEND.
To oversee the EHC assessment provision within the service and quality assure reports to ensure compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and guidance from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
To maintain specialist knowledge of the EHC process and relevant legislation, leading on EHCs and the SEND Code of Practice within the OT team.
To carry out assessments and evaluate the child’s occupational performance using standardised and non-standardised methods, observation, interviews with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.
To manage a complex clinical caseload using evidence-based practice and client-centred care, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, goal setting, treatment and advice.
To develop, plan and implement specialist OT treatment programmes and strategies to enhance a child’s ability to perform daily activities and participate in multiple environments.
* To have specialist knowledge of complex cases, including appeals and the tribunal process, and to be the Lead Occupational Therapist, working with the SEN Team by contributing to appeals as an expert witness where OT provision is contested, if required.
To develop key partnerships, ensuring effective whole-system working, with good communication and networking with other services and maintaining professional boundaries.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
* Postgraduate qualifications in relevant areas
Professional Registration
* Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
* Member of the specialist section: children and young people
Training
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Evidence of attendance at training in assessment and treatment of children with functional needs
* Upper limb assessment / Interventions / splinting
* Relevant post-registration specialist education – sensory integration training levels 1 and 2
Specific Skills
* Independent management of a complex caseload within a community paediatric setting, using initiative, excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise workload
* Provide Education, Health and Care plan assessments, reports and reviews within statutory timeframes
* Demonstrate leadership and the ability to empower others in practice, including delegation
* Assess and analyse a child’s functional abilities using standardised and non-standardised methods
* Excellent written and verbal communication with professionals, children and parents
* Ability to provide feedback on OT assessments and interventions to parents and children with empathy and tact
* Strong knowledge of child development and related conditions and their implications for OT
* Evidence-informed practice for assessments and interventions, with occupation-based focus
* Team player with ability to support new initiatives
* Current driving licence and vehicle available for work
* Assessment and provision of specialist equipment
* Knowledge and experience of basic audit and quality tools
Experience
* Previous experience in community/NHS paediatric practice
* Demonstrated expertise in the clinical area with postgraduate experience
* Experience in EHC reports assessment and provision
* Child-centred practice and goal setting with families and schools
* Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and related legislation
* Experience of partnership working for whole-system outcomes
* Experience managing complex caseloads
* Experience in assessment, planning and delivering occupation-focused interventions for children with complex needs
* Experience with equipment assessment and prescription in paediatric settings
* Experience leading within multi-professional teams
* Experience supervising staff and students as part of fieldwork education
* Experience in setting up new projects or initiatives
* Experience attending EHC panels
* Knowledge of national policies and safeguarding related to paediatric OT
* Experience in presenting or facilitating workshops for parents and professionals
* Experience in specialist school provision
Information Technology
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, internet and email
* Knowledge of EMIS
We are committed to caring for our service users and their families, and we encourage vaccination where appropriate.
To learn more about Bromley Healthcare, visit our YouTube channel.
Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.
Bromley Healthcare is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We can support reasonable adjustments during the interview process.
We understand the importance of balancing work and life and offer flexible working options from day one, including: compressed hours, part-time, and job shares. Discuss with your hiring manager to consider service needs.
Offers of employment are subject to a six-month probationary period. Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an employee-owned social enterprise. Staff are covered by NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions and may be eligible for the NHS pension scheme; otherwise Nest or Scottish Widows pensions are available.
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