Children's Occupational Therapist (Development role)

Children's Occupational Therapist (Development role)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Between 22.5-37.5 hours per week) Job ref 848-BHC-290-26

Site Phoenix Centre Town Bromley Salary £45,953 - £54,254 Inc HCAS Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 28/10/2026

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Job overview

Band 5/6 Children's Occupational Therapist (Development role)

Part time & Full time hours considered Between 22.5 - 37.5 hours per week

We have a fantastic opportunity for Band 6 Occupational Therapists within our Children's Occupational Therapy Service. We are also delighted to offer these as developmental roles, starting at Band 5 with a structured pathway to progress to Band 6 on completion of competencies.

We are looking for Occupational Therapists who are enthusiastic, creative and passionate with their clinical skills in working with children and young people to reach their potential and empower them to thrive in everyday occupations.

You will work as part of a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team dedicated to providing a high-quality Occupational Therapy Service to children up to 18 years old who have functional difficulties within self –care, play and/or school occupations. You will provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and intervention for children with functional difficulties, with a range of needs and conditions, working collaboratively with families and professionals.

Whether you join us at Band 5 or Band 6, we are committed to supporting your development. You'll have access to supervision and opportunities to expand your clinical skills within a nurturing and dynamic service.

Main duties of the job

This role will deliver evidence‑based occupational therapy within a tiered Universal-Targeted-Targeted+-Specialist framework, providing coaching, consultation and modelling of OT strategies in real school environments. Day‑to‑day practice includes supporting whole‑school approaches, delivering targeted interventions, implementing therapy programmes, and collaborating with teachers, SENDCOs and families to improve functional outcomes for children and young people. Working within a targeted+ and specialist caseload, completing assessment and interventions in context for children with occupational performance needs and functional difficulties.

To be responsible for a clinical caseload and to develop and provide a specialist paediatric occupational therapy service, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, treatment, and advice.

· To carry out assessments and evaluate the child's occupational performance through, e.g. the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, interview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.

· To develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programme and strategies to enhance the child's ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments through, e.g. verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

This role is part of Bromley's Experts at Hand (E@H) model playing a central role in the Borough's SEND Transformation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be responsible for a clinical caseload and to develop and provide a specialist paediatric occupational therapy service, undertaking assessment, interpretation of assessment results, evaluation, treatment, and advice.

To carry out assessments and evaluate the child's occupational performance through, e.g. the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments, observation, interview with parent or carer and/or parent and teacher questionnaires.

To develop, plan and implement specialist Occupational Therapy treatment programme and strategies to enhance the child's ability to perform everyday activities and participate in multiple environments through, e.g. verbal and written advice and recommendations, written advice sheets, individual treatment and/or group therapy.

To work autonomously and without direct supervision in a defined clinical area, and will be accountable for their own clinical actions.

Training

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Evidence of attendance at training in the area of assessment and treatment of children with functional needs
• Upper limb assessment / Interventions/splinting
• Relevant post registration specialist education – ideally sensory integration training levels 1 and 2

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Member of the specialist section: children and young people (Royal College of Occupational Therapists)

Specific Skills

• To be able to independently manage a complex caseload within a community paediatric setting
• Ability to prioritise workload and own time effectively
• To be able to assess and analyse a child's functional abilities using standardised and non- standardised methods according to best practice, utilising activity analysis skills
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to record actions and decisions accurately and succinctly within notes and reports.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, communicating with a range of professionals, children and Knowledge and experience of basic audit and quality tools Upper limb splinting Application/Interview parents in a professional and sensitive way
• Able to feedback regarding Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to both parents and children in an appropriate way and able to manage difficult conversations with empathy and tact.
• Excellent working knowledge of child development and varying conditions and the implication for Occupational Therapy.
• Able to practise using an evidence informed approach for assessments and intervention, using occupation based focus and confident in relating theory to practice.
• Current driving licence and have a vehicle to use for work/able to use public transport for visits.
• Knowledge and experience of basic audit and quality tools

Experience

• Previous experience of working in community NHS Paediatric practice.
• Experience in assessment, planning and delivering occupation focused intervention for children with a range of difficulties E.g. coordination difficulties, sensory processing difficulties and children with physical disabilities.
• Experience of equipment prescription and its principles in the paediatric setting.
• Experience in running training sessions for carers, clients and other Professionals.
• Experience in specialist school provision.
• Working knowledge of the SEND agenda and reforms.
• Experience in delivery of presentations or facilitating workshops.
• Experience of supervising staff and / or students as a fieldwork education
• Experience in setting up new projects / initiatives

Information Technology

• Efficient computer user for all used programmes such as Microsoft office, internet, email.
• Knowledge of EMIS

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our YouTube channel at the following link: 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.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a three‑month probationary period.

Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.

Bromley Healthcare CIC is an NHS community provider and an integral part of the NHS family. However, we pride ourselves on being different; as a co‑owned social enterprise, Bromley Healthcare CIC is owned by its employees. This ensures that our staff remain under NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions and are members of the NHS pension scheme (provided they are eligible). If not, we offer the Nest or Scottish Widows pension schemes.

• Please ensure you check your emails regularly, as this is our primary mode of communication throughout the recruitment process. As a general guideline, interviews typically occur within 2 weeks of the closing date.
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• All staff identified as AT‑RISK who meet the requirements of the post will be prioritized accordingly.
• The Trust utilizes the TRAC systems recruitment platform to administer all stages of the recruitment process, meaning that shortlisting information will not be communicated via NHS Jobs.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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