Occupational Therapist

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated community children's therapy team on a 3-month locum contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled OT who is passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential within their everyday environments.

As a Community Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will work with children and young people aged 0–19 years, carrying out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and providing intervention recommendations across a range of community settings.

Your caseload will involve visiting:

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• Mainstream and specialist schools
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• Community clinics
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• Other appropriate community settings as required
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You will work collaboratively with families, educational staff, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.

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• Assess the occupational therapy needs of children and young people aged 0–19 years.
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• Complete functional assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans and recommendations.
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• Provide advice, strategies, and interventions to support participation in daily activities, education, and development.
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• Produce accurate clinical documentation and reports.
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• Liaise effectively with parents, carers, schools, and other professionals involved in the child's care.
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• Maintain accurate patient records using the SystmOne clinical system.
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• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
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• Previous experience working as a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist.
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• Experience assessing and managing a paediatric caseload within community, school, or clinic settings.
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• Knowledge and experience of using SystmOne.
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• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle, as regular travel between schools and clinics is required.
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• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.
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• Position: Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
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• Location: Community-based (schools and clinics)
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• Contract Length: 3 months (with potential for extension)
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• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
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• Start Date: ASAP
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive community team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families while enjoying a varied and rewarding caseload.