Band 7 Occupational Therapist: Sponsorship Available

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust in London is seeking an experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will provide specialist OT services to children aged 0-19 with complex physical disabilities, developmental difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions, working across school and clinic settings.

The role demands managing a diverse caseload, delivering assessments and treatment plans, supporting school participation, training staff and families, and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration current.
• Specialist training in areas such as upper limb rehabilitation, splinting, postural management, sensory approaches, OT CPIP, CO-OP or OPC.
• Specialist paediatric experience with complex caseloads (physical disabilities, developmental difficulties, neurodevelopmental conditions).
• Experience in splinting, postural management, positioning and equipment provision.
• Experience developing and delivering training to other professionals.
• Understand paediatric OT assessment tools and outcome measures.
• Advanced clinical reasoning and ability to analyse complex information and produce high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy services to children and young people aged 0-19 with complex physical disabilities, developmental difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Work three days a week at Richard Cloudesley School, and two days at Northern Health Centre.
• Independently manage a complex caseload and conduct specialist assessments, interventions and treatment planning.
• Support children's participation in school activities and promote independence and development.
• Oversee the provision of therapeutic equipment for use at school and home.
• Deliver, monitor and review OT services specified in EHCPs.
• Conduct clinic-based assessments for children with movement difficulties.
• Train and support parents, teachers and other professionals.
• Collaborate with schools to develop IEP targets and provide staff training.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior colleagues and trainees.

Skills

Paediatric occupational therapy

Clinical reasoning

Splinting

Postural management

Sensory approaches

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Employer: Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 51,883 to 58,544 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

Provide specialist occupational therapy services to children and young people aged 0-19 with complex physical disabilities, developmental difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Work three days a week at Richard Cloudesley School, supporting children with complex physical and learning disabilities, and two days at Northern Health Centre, supporting mainstream schools and clinic-based services.

Independently manage a complex caseload and conduct specialist occupational therapy assessments, interventions and treatment planning.

Support children's participation in school activities and promote their independence and development.

Oversee the provision of therapeutic equipment for use at school and home.

Deliver, monitor and review occupational therapy services specified in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Conduct clinic-based assessments for children and young people with movement difficulties.

Train and support parents, teachers and other professionals.

Collaborate with schools to develop Individual Education Plan (IEP) targets and provide staff training.

Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior colleagues, trainees and other professionals.

Requirements

Hold a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.

Have current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

Possess specialist training in areas such as upper limb rehabilitation, splinting, postural management, sensory approaches, OT CPIP, CO-OP or OPC.

Have specialist experience managing complex paediatric caseloads involving physical disabilities, developmental difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Demonstrate experience in splinting, postural management, positioning and therapeutic equipment provision.

Have experience developing and delivering training to other professionals.

Understand paediatric occupational therapy assessment tools and outcome measures.

Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and the ability to analyse complex clinical information and produce high-quality reports.

Be able to assess occupational performance, plan interventions and deliver evidence-based care.

Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships with children, families, schools and partner agencies.

Be capable of working independently, managing competing priorities and exercising sound professional judgement.

Experience in service development, clinical audits or quality improvement is desirable.

Pass the required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.

Professional development: Excellent training opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and specialist skills.

Supervision and support: Individual performance appraisal and supervision from the multidisciplinary team and Occupational Therapy service.

External training: Further professional training is supported and encouraged.

Flexible working: Flexible working hours are available, and part-time applicants may also apply.

Collaborative environment: Work alongside occupational therapists, educators, families and other healthcare professionals.

Career development: Opportunities to strengthen clinical leadership, supervision and training skills.

Meaningful impact: Help children and young people with additional needs improve their participation, independence and everyday functioning.

Inclusive workplace: Join a friendly service committed to equal opportunities and access for all.

Application details

Closing date: 25 October 2026.