Bank Occupational Therapist - NW Surrey in West End

Join our Children’s Community Health Team at HCRG Care Group, where you’ll provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential. As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges. You’ll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self‑management, independence, and well‑being in children’s daily lives.

Base: Surrey‑wide office hubs with hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits:

• Flexible Shift Booking – Self‑book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance.
• Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime.
• Professional Growth – Experience across various services, free training, and access to 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 & 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.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out high‑quality school‑based assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) for children and young people.
• Assess and provide tailored advice and interventions for children with diverse needs.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with families and carers.
• Recommend and support the use of specialist equipment for home and school settings.
• Liaise with professionals across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide sensitive and effective communication with children and their families, adapting to their needs and circumstances.
• Contribute to team performance targets and participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.
• Assist with prioritising treatment goals for children with complex needs or terminal illnesses, ensuring appropriate discharge planning and referrals.

Ideal Candidate – Essential:

• Knowledge/training in ASD strategies and interventions (e.g., PECS, SCERTS, ADOS).
• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered and compliant with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of post‑graduate training or equivalent experience relevant to the specialty, such as child development – specialist courses or study on conditions that affect child development, autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Demonstrable post‑registration experience of working with children in a similar area of paediatric practice.
• Experience of using a range of assessments and treatment methods.

Ideal Candidate – Desirable:

• Member of BAOT.
• Membership of a Special Interest Group.
• Clinical Educator qualification.
• Experience working in a community setting delivering children’s Occupational Therapy services.

Other Requirements: The successful applicant will need to be a car driver.