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Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist - SE Surrey
Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/24475/19566
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent - Full or Part Time
Band 6 AfC T&Cs & NHS Pension +5% Fringe
Weekly contracted hours:
37.5
Location:
Redhill
Closing Date:
05/07/2026
Job Category:
HCRG - Allied Health Professionals
Service type:
HCRG - Childrens Services
Business Unit:
HCRG - Surrey 0-19
Job Introduction
As a Band 6PaediatricOccupational Therapist, you’ll be part of our valued Therapies Team in South East Surrey, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
* Band 6 Agenda for Change Salary with NHS Pension
* Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
* Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
* Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well as career coaching and counselling
* Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
* An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
Job Introduction
We are recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist!
To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, and to support them, their families and carers in self‑management and care.
The post holder is responsible for devising child centred therapy plans using evidence‑based practice to ensure that the individual’s full potential is developed or maintained.
Our Occupational Therapists provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and students.
Base
Our Children’s Community Health Team provision supports our Surrey‑wide service, and you will be based in the southeast quadrant of Surrey working from Orchard House our clinical/administration hub in the Redhill area, as well as our clinical delivery site based at Leatherhead Clinic, with the opportunity for hybrid working.
HCRG Care Group is a flexible‑first employer, whilst you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements.
Main Responsibilities
* Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants.
* Supervise students and Band 5 staff; complete appraisals and line management for Bands 3–5.
* Deputise for Band 7 when required.
Planning & Organisation
* Day‑to‑day line management of therapy team.
* Independently manage and prioritise own caseload.
* Adapt practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Assess children with performance difficulties; provide advice and interventions.
* Recommend and train in specialist equipment for home and school use.
* Formulate treatment plans, write reports, and evaluate outcomes.
* Communicate complex information sensitively to patients and carers.
* Liaise with health, education, and social care professionals; attend case conferences.
* Support tribunal process under Band 7 guidance.
* Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance.
Professional Duties
* Support Team Lead and Therapies Manager in meeting service targets.
* Participate in supervision, training, audits, and research projects.
* Reflect on practice through supervision and CPD.
* Comply with mandatory training and organisational safety standards.
Ideal Candidate
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration and compliance.
* Minimum 2 years post‑graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice.
* Evidence of CPD and relevant post‑graduate training (e.g., child development, ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions).
* Skilled in paediatric OT assessments, interventions, and theoretical frameworks.
* Ability to analyse assessments, set SMART goals, and design tailored OT programmes.
* Knowledge of child development, specialist equipment, postural management, safeguarding, and EHCP processes.
* Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to convey complex, sensitive information clearly.
* Competent in multidisciplinary working, problem‑solving, time management, and adapting practice to individual needs.
* Computer literacy and accurate record‑keeping.
* Physical fitness for manual handling and active participation in therapy.
* Ability to work independently under pressure, maintain judgement, and deliver flexible, innovative services.
* Membership of BAOT/RCOT and Special Interest Groups.
* Experience in community paediatric OT and/or NHS settings.
* Skills in teaching and presenting to staff and external groups.
Other requirements: The post holder must be a car driver and owner with a valid driving license
Equal Opportunities
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
Safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults are of utmost importance, and the team is subject to safer recruitment processes including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
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