Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Recruit by Nature; Aylesbury; Presencial; GBP 39.000 - 47.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Term-time working

Support from senior therapists

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Significant continuing professional发展

Integrated school-based multi‑discippl

Resumo da vaga

Recruit by Nature is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist for the Aylesbury area. The role focuses on school-based practice for children aged 5-16 with neurodisabilities, promoting participation, regulation and functional independence within an integrated therapy and education team.

The post is permanent term-time, with full-time preferred and part-time considered where feasible. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualificações

• HCPC registration is required.
• Recognised occupational therapy degree.
• Band 6 capability or Band 5 with readiness to develop specialist paediatric practice.
• Interest in children’s sensory processing, regulation, motor development and functional participation.
• Clinical reasoning, assessment and intervention planning skills.
• Reflective communication and a collaborative, child-centred approach.
• Ability to manage workload with senior support and attend local school sites.

Responsabilidades

• Assess pupils’ occupational performance and participation needs.
• Plan individualised interventions around functional goals.
• Support sensory processing and emotional regulation.
• Develop hand skills and motor abilities.
• Promote functional independence and access to learning.
• Apply clinical reasoning to adapt interventions.
• Collaborate with education and therapy colleagues.
• Maintain safeguarding and professional standards.

Conhecimentos

Clinical reasoning

Assessment & intervention planning

Collaborative working

Child-centred approach

Communication skills

Formação

Occupational therapy degree

Descrição da vaga

Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 / HP22

Develop specialist school-based practice as a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 and HP22. You will help children aged 5-16 with neurodisabilities build participation, regulation and functional independence within an integrated therapy and education team. This term-time position suits an established Band 6 or an experienced Band 5 ready to take on greater clinical autonomy with support from senior therapists.

Employment Type

Permanent, term-time position. Full-time is preferred; part-time can be considered where it fits service needs.

Salary

£38,682-£46,580 per annum full-time equivalent (FTE).
Actual annual term-time salary: £33,921-£40,847, dependent on experience. The FTE range is a full-time, full-year comparison, not the amount paid for the term-time contract. Part-time pay is adjusted to the agreed hours. + benefits.

Benefits

• Term-time working
• Support from senior therapists
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Significant continuing professional development opportunities
• Integrated school-based multidisciplinary working
• Development in sensory processing, functional skills and assistive technology
• Staff counselling and online wellbeing support
• Values-led professional development framework

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

Permanent, full-time term-time. Aylesbury school provision, HP19 and HP22.

• 37.5 hours per week; a five-day post carries a caseload of two classes
• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm; Wednesday 8:30am-5pm; Friday 8am-4pm
• Manage an agreed workload with senior clinical support
• Participate in clinical decision-making and team discussions

Job Description

As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will deliver assessment and intervention that helps pupils participate in learning and everyday activities. Based in specialist school provision in Aylesbury, you will work on sensory processing, emotional regulation, hand skills, motor development and functional independence. Your allied health expertise will contribute to a transdisciplinary approach alongside education colleagues. This is private education within a charitable specialist school, connected to the wider private healthcare and independent therapy sector, rather than an NHS employment post.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess pupils’ occupational performance and participation needs
• Plan individualised interventions around functional goals
• Support sensory processing and emotional regulation
• Develop hand skills and motor abilities
• Promote functional independence and access to learning
• Apply clinical reasoning to adapt interventions
• Collaborate with education and therapy colleagues
• Manage your workload and contribute to clinical decisions
• Use senior support and professional development to strengthen specialist practice
• Maintain professional standards and safeguarding practice

Essential Requirements

• Visa sponsorship can be considered for the right candidate. Therapists already working in the UK who need a change of sponsor are preferred. Candidates currently overseas are considered only in exceptional cases.
• A recognised occupational therapy degree and current HCPC registration; appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Band 6 capability or established Band 5 experience with readiness to develop specialist paediatric practice
• Interest in children’s sensory processing, regulation, motor development and functional participation
• Clinical reasoning, assessment and intervention-planning skills
• Reflective communication and a collaborative, child-centred approach
• Confidence managing your workload with senior support and attending the agreed local school sites
• Also suitable for: Paediatric Occupational Therapist, School-Based Occupational Therapist, Specialist Occupational Therapist

Company Culture

As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be working with colleagues who bring education and therapy together around children’s independence. The school values curiosity, compassion and shared learning, while senior therapists support clinical development. Interests in sensory integration, assistive technology and functional skills are welcomed, making this a setting where you can deepen your practice without working in isolation.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.