Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Redhill

We are recruiting for an experienced Band 5 or 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. H CRG Care Group is a flexible‑first employer, whilst you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Management & Leadership
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 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, 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) 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.

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.

Other Requirements

• The post holder must be a car driver and owner with a valid driving license.

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year – guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are 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 protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.