Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Recruit by Nature; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time, part-time and term

Home-based report writing and clinical

Structured induction with supervision

Regular CPD opportunities

External courses and online learning

Joint working with specialists

Sensory Integration opportunities

Trauma and attachment training

Clinical development pathway

Job summary

Recruit by Nature is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist for Southampton, offering flexible full/part-time and term-time options. You will work across schools, homes and community settings with supervision and development opportunities.

You will support children and young people aged roughly 2–25, delivering assessments, interventions and reports, with a focus on neurodiversity and collaborative care within a private healthcare service.

Qualifications

• Must hold HCPC registration and RCOT membership.
• Experience in paediatric setting and neurodiverse needs.
• Ability to plan individualised therapy and document progress clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a community-based paediatric OT caseload in Southampton and surrounding areas.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and young people with developmental needs.
• Plan and deliver tailored interventions to support sensory processing, motor development and self-regulation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Report writing

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration

RCOT membership

Job description

Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Southampton, Hampshire, SO15

Join a supportive and highly specialised paediatric allied health team as a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Southampton, Hampshire, SO15. This flexible community-based position combines paediatric occupational therapy across schools, family homes and community settings, with structured supervision, professional development and home-based administration. It is well suited to an experienced paediatric clinician ready for greater autonomy within a collaborative clinical team.

Employment Type

Permanent, full-time or part-time position, with term-time arrangements also considered. You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Salary

£40,000-£44,000 per annum, dependent on experience and calculated pro rata for part-time or term-time arrangements + benefits.

Benefits

• Flexible full-time, part-time and term-time working options.
• Home-based report writing and clinical administration.
• Structured three-month induction with weekly supervision.
• Fortnightly or monthly supervision following induction, depending on individual need.
• Monthly continuing professional development opportunities.
• Access to external courses and online learning.
• Joint working with highly specialised and experienced paediatric clinicians.
• Sensory Integration development opportunities.
• Trauma and attachment training.
• Clear clinical development pathway within a supportive private healthcare service.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

Permanent full-time, part-time or term-time position. Community caseload covering Southampton and locations within approximately 30 minutes of the SO15 area.

• A minimum commitment of three days or 22.5 hours per week is required.
• Term-time contracts require a minimum commitment of 38 weeks per year.
• Clinical work is delivered across schools, family homes and community environments.
• Non-client-facing work can ordinarily be completed from home.
• The position does not require travel across the whole of Hampshire.

Job Description

As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will deliver specialist assessments and interventions across a varied community caseload in Southampton, supporting children and young people aged approximately 2-25 with developmental, neurological, sensory, motor and self-regulation needs. Working across private healthcare and private education settings, you will provide allied health support in schools, family homes and community environments.

The service provides bespoke, creative and flexible occupational therapy using neuro-affirming approaches, with each child or young person's individual needs central to assessment, intervention planning and practical strategies. Your work may support participation in play, education, self-care, daily living, social activities and practical life skills, with clinically informed recommendations and measurable therapy goals designed to increase confidence and independence.

The wider service supports SEND and EHCP provision, educational transitions, handwriting and motor skills, parent and school advice, and specialist school-based therapy. This position would suit a capable Band 6 Occupational Therapist or an experienced Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist ready to progress into greater autonomy with structured clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a community-based paediatric occupational therapy caseload across Southampton and the surrounding area.
• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for children and young people with developmental, neurological and functional needs.
• Plan and deliver individualised interventions supporting sensory processing, motor development, self-regulation and participation in everyday activities.
• Develop clear treatment recommendations, practical strategies and measurable therapy goals.
• Support children and young people receiving SEND and EHCP-funded occupational therapy provision.
• Assess and promote skills relating to play, learning, self-care, daily living, handwriting, coordination and independence.
• Produce detailed, accurate and clinically robust assessment and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, schools, local authorities and other health and education professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and practise in accordance with HCPC and RCOT professional standards.
• Manage your workload independently while accessing senior clinical support and joint-working opportunities where appropriate.

Essential Requirements

• You must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification with current HCPC registration and RCOT membership.
• Experienced Band 5-level paediatric Occupational Therapy experience with readiness for increased autonomy, or current Band 6-level experience.
• Experience supporting neurodiverse children and young people, ideally within school, community or specialist settings.
• Strong clinical assessment, intervention planning and detailed report-writing skills, with knowledge of SEND and EHCP processes.
• A child-centred, collaborative and compassionate approach, with the creativity and flexibility to tailor therapy to individual needs.
• Ability to manage a community caseload independently, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Also suitable for: Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Children's Occupational Therapist, Community Paediatric Occupational Therapist, School-Based Occupational Therapist.

Company Culture

As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a highly specialised and clinically collaborative community team where the individual needs of children and young people remain central to practice. You will work alongside experienced HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists, including clinicians with advanced Sensory Integration expertise, as well as experienced therapy assistants and technicians.

The team encourages thoughtful clinical practice, joint working and collaboration with families and schools. Professional development is supported through regular supervision, monthly CPD, external courses, online learning and specialist development in areas including Sensory Integration, trauma and attachment. This creates an environment where clinicians can strengthen their expertise while delivering practical, neuro-affirming support that helps children and young people participate more fully in everyday life.