Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Band 7) in Crondall

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a specialist Occupational Therapy service supporting neurodiverse children and young people across schools, homes, community settings and clinics. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work within private healthcare and private education environments while helping children and young people achieve greater independence, participation and positive life outcomes. Opportunities are available across Crondall, Farnborough, Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton and surrounding areas.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time, All Year Round or Term Time. No sponsorship available for this role. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 per annum + benefits

Pay & Benefits:

• Flexible full-time or part-time working structure
• Minimum 3 days per week considered
• Home-based administration and report writing
• Caseload allocated within approximately 45 minutes of home
• Strong clinical supervision and leadership support
• Weekly supervision during induction
• Structured 3-month induction programme
• Monthly CPD sessions
• Sensory Integration training opportunities
• Trauma & Attachment training opportunities
• Quarterly team social events
• Opportunity for Band 6 progression to Band 7

Working Hours & Shift Pattern:

• Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time
• Minimum 3 days per week (22.5 hours)
• Up to full-time hours available
• Minimum 38 weeks per year
• Flexible working structure with home-based administration time
• Travel across schools, homes, clinics and community settings as required

About the Role: As a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will support neurodiverse children and young people aged 2–25 years across educational, community, home and clinic settings throughout Hampshire. Working within an established specialist Occupational Therapy service founded in 2012, you will provide high-quality assessments and interventions focused on improving participation, independence and functional outcomes. You will support children and young people with autism, sensory processing difficulties, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions, specific learning difficulties and Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Clinical Environment: Referrals are received from NHS services, schools, paediatricians, solicitors, charities and private sources, creating a varied and rewarding caseload. You will work across private healthcare and private education settings while contributing specialist expertise within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive paediatric Occupational Therapy assessments
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans and interventions
• Support neurodiverse children and young people aged 2–25 years
• Complete EHCP assessments, recommendations and associated reports
• Deliver therapy across school, home, clinic and community environments
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome reporting
• Work collaboratively with families, schools and multidisciplinary professionals
• Provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice and recommendations
• Contribute to tribunal reports and professional evidence where required
• Maintain HCPC standards, safeguarding responsibilities and clinical governance requirements

Requirements:

• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK with no sponsorship requirement
• BSc Occupational Therapy, HCPC Registration and RCOT Membership
• Minimum 2–4 years' paediatric Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience supporting neurodiverse children, autism and sensory processing needs
• Knowledge of Children's Occupational Therapy, SEN support and EHCP processes
• Experience delivering Occupational Therapy interventions and Sensory Integration-informed practice
• Strong communication, relationship-building and report-writing skills
• Full UK driving licence, own vehicle and ability to travel across Crondall, Farnborough, Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton and surrounding areas

Company Culture: As a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will join a supportive and collaborative clinical team that places children, families and positive outcomes at the centre of everything it does. You will be part of an established specialist service with approximately 28 team members and a strong clinical and administrative infrastructure. The culture promotes continuous learning, structured supervision, professional development and specialist clinical growth.

Apply Today: If you are a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Band 7) looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families while developing your specialist expertise within a respected Occupational Therapy service, we would love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.