At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Occupational Therapy Service for children in mainstream schools and manage a rewarding clinical caseload.
- Company: Join Whittington Health, known for innovation and flexibility in children's services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, excellent CPD opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with strong support and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in Occupational Therapy and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration.
The predicted salary is between 47810 - 54710 £ per year.
Barnet Children’s Integrated Therapies are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and self‑motivated Occupational Therapist to join our service. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Service for children and young people in mainstream schools, while managing a varied and rewarding clinical caseload across the community.
This Band 7 role is ideal for an experienced clinician skilled in interdisciplinary working who is ready to take on greater leadership responsibility, including providing high‑quality clinical supervision, oversight and day to day support to junior OTs. We have 1 part time (0.8 WTE) fixed term position available for the successful candidate to join our Children's Integrated Therapies (CIT) Team, providing an innovative service to children and families in Barnet. Please note a strong Band 6 who is working towards a Band 7 role will be considered as a development opportunity. Alternative working hours and patterns will be considered for this post.
This post involves working with children and young people aged 4–19 years across a range of settings, including mainstream schools and clinic environments, supporting those with needs from mild to more complex. You will work independently while being part of a friendly, open, supportive and experienced therapy team.
You will be responsible for the development of the mainstream schools service which will involve working closely with key stakeholders and the Local Authority to drive high quality Occupational Therapy support in schools. A key focus of this role is providing clinical leadership in supporting children with motor based needs and physical disabilities, ensuring best‑practice assessment, intervention and service development in this area.
Working For Whittington Health In Barnet Will Offer:
- Outer London Pay weighting, worth up to £4,967
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Informal networking across the 4 Boroughs where Whittington Health provides services for Children and Young People: Islington, Haringey, Camden and Barnet
- Commitment to excellence in practice
- Strong and supportive supervision and direct line management
- Agile working in the community using mobile technology
- Flexible working hours and arrangements
- Shadowing opportunities
- Service and Trust Induction Packages
- Specialist advice and second opinions
- Team Meetings
- Appraisals
- Support to develop your own clinical interests
- Team projects co‑working with other colleagues
Whittington Health have an excellent reputation for being innovative, responsive and flexible to the changing clinical needs of the local population. We are treating more patients than ever before and are dedicated to improving services to deliver the best for our patients.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Morris, Job title: Clinical Lead, Email: sarah.morris75@nhs.net, Phone: 07510373883
Mainstream Lead Occupational Therapist in Edgware employer: Whittington Health
Whittington Health in Barnet is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and innovative environment for Occupational Therapists to thrive. With a commitment to professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a strong focus on collaboration within a friendly team, employees can expect to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people. The Outer London pay weighting and excellent CPD opportunities further enhance the appeal of this role, making it a rewarding choice for dedicated clinicians.
