Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist post with HCRG Care Group, sitting within the paediatric multidisciplinary team. The work centres on assessing children with performance difficulties, devising child-centred, evidence-based therapy plans and advising children's families and carers. The role also involves day-to-day line management of therapy staff, supervising students and junior colleagues, and deputising for the Band 7 lead when required. Candidates need HCPC registration, at least two years' post-graduate experience including paediatric practice, and a car with a valid driving licence.
What the job involves
- Assess children with performance difficulties and provide advice and interventions
- Devise child-centred, evidence-based therapy plans and formulate treatment plans
- Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants
- Provide day-to-day line management of the therapy team
- Supervise students and Band 3 to 5 staff, completing appraisals
- Deputise for the Band 7 lead when required
- Independently manage and prioritise own caseload
- Recommend and train in specialist equipment for home and school use
- Write reports and evaluate outcomes
- Liaise with health, education and social care professionals and attend case conferences
- Communicate sensitively with children, families and carers
- Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in occupational therapy
- Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training, such as child development, ASD, ADHD or neurodevelopmental conditions
Registration & licences
- HCPC registration and compliance
Experience
- Minimum two years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice
Skills & knowledge
- Skilled in paediatric OT assessments, interventions and theoretical frameworks
- Ability to analyse assessments, set SMART goals and design tailored programmes
- Knowledge of child development, specialist equipment, postural management, safeguarding and EHCP processes
- Strong verbal, written and presentation communication
- Multidisciplinary working, problem-solving and time management, working independently under pressure
- Computer literacy and accurate record-keeping
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks
- Car owner and driver with a valid driving licence
Other
- Physical fitness for manual handling and active participation in therapy
Nice to have
- Membership of BAOT or 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
What’s offered
- Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance
- Wagestream access to earned wages
- Free training and access to the Strive for Better professional network
- Experience across various services
- 24/7 well-being support including counselling, legal advice, financial guidance and career coaching
- Share ideas and apply for national funding for service improvements
- Nominate colleagues for awards and take part in executive Q&A sessions
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
