Occupational Therapist in London

About the role

Are you an enthusiastic, child-centred Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful and lasting impact? We are seeking a committed HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Health and Therapy team, delivering specialist services to children and young people across school and residential settings. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of young people with neurological difficulties, coordination challenges, sensory processing differences, and attention and behavioural needs. You will provide high‑quality, evidence‑based assessment and intervention through a mix of 1:1 and group therapy, working in therapy spaces, classrooms and residential homes to achieve the best outcomes for each individual.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist occupational therapy assessments using advanced clinical reasoning, evaluating areas such as self‑care, development, sensory processing, and fine and gross motor skills.
• Analyse complex findings, develop measurable therapy goals, and contribute to multidisciplinary care plans that promote independence, learning and quality of life.
• Work in partnership with children, families, education and care teams to embed therapy programmes into daily routines to create meaningful and sustainable progress.
• Contribute to service development, training delivery, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage and prioritise a varied caseload.
• Deliver evidence‑based individual and group interventions.
• Provide clear advice, education and training to parents, carers and professionals.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary meetings and transition planning.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and reflective support to therapy assistants and students.
• Contribute to workforce development and promote a positive culture of continuous learning.

Professional Standards and Compliance

Maintain professional and legal accountability in line with HCPC standards and the RCOT Code of Ethics, ensuring accurate record keeping, safeguarding compliance, risk management and adherence to health and safety and data protection legislation.

Qualifications

Essential: Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy; Valid HCPC registration; Strong knowledge of child development and occupational therapy practice; Ability to manage competing demands effectively; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work independently and collaboratively; Current UK driving licence.

Desirable: Experience in SEN schools or residential children's homes; Experience working with complex developmental, neurological or sensory needs; Experience delivering training and mentoring colleagues; Sensory integration qualification or willingness to work towards this.

Benefits

• Clinical supervision and access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities relevant to the needs of the service.
• Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays.
• Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees.
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Health Cash Plan providing money back on core health treatments such as optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost).
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period).
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents.
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff.
• MacIntyre Perks offering up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more.
• Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre).

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time.