Bank Senior Occupational Therapist

Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Provide occupational therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, supporting them, their families and carers in self‑management and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants.
• Supervise students and Band5 staff; complete appraisals and line management for Bands3&5.
• Deputise for Band7 when required.
• Manage and prioritise own caseload and adapt practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences.
• Assess children with performance difficulties; provide advice, interventions and recommend 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 processes under Band7 guidance.
• Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance.
• Support Team Lead and Therapies Manager in meeting service targets.
• Participate in supervision, training, audits and research projects; reflect on practice through CPD.
• Comply with mandatory training and organisational safety standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration and compliance.
• Minimum 2years post‑graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice.
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post‑graduate training (e.g., child development, ASD, ADHD, neuro‑developmental 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) and 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.
• Desirable: Membership of BAOT/RCOT and special interest groups; clinical educator qualification; experience in community paediatric OT and/or NHS settings; skills in teaching and presenting to staff and external groups.
• Must be a car driver and owner with a valid driving licence.

Benefits

• Flexible shift booking – self‑book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance.
• Wagestream – access earned wages at any time to avoid high‑interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional growth – gain experience across various services, access free training and join the Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 well‑being support – free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance and career coaching.
• Innovative culture – share ideas, apply for national funding and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition and engagement – nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to excellence – be part of a team with Good or Outstanding CQC‑rated services.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of individuals. We are a Disability Confident company and make adjustments to facilities to be inclusive of everyone.