Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Band 6 / Band 7
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Associate or Salaried Opportunities Available
Hampshire based - covering Farnborough, Basingstoke, Winchester & Southampton areas
Minimum 3 days per week (18 hours minimum)
Hybrid / Community Based with Home Working
Band 6 Salary: £40,000 £44,000 DOE + benefits
Band 7 Salary: £48,000 £52,000 DOE + benefits
Associate Rate: £36 £40 per hour
About us
We are a growing specialist paediatric practice providing assessments and therapy services for children and young people aged 225 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 225
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 24 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 we offer
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.
Applications without HCPC registration, RCOT membership, a valid driving licence and relevant paediatric Occupational Therapy experience will not be considered.
Interested? Apply now with your updated CV.
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