Bank Senior Occupational Therapist

HCRG Care Group; England; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible Shift Booking

Wagestream Access

Professional Growth

24/7 Well-being Support

Innovative Culture

Recognition & Engagement

Commitment to Excellence

Descripción de la vacante

The Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist role at HCRG Care Group is a key position within a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, and supporting families in self-management and care.

You will devise child-centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice to help individuals reach their full potential, while supporting junior staff and students through supervision and training.

Formación

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate paediatric practice.
• Evidence-based approach to child-centred therapy plans.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and treat children; provide family-centred care.
• Develop child-focused therapy plans using evidence-based methods.
• Supervise junior staff and students; manage caseloads.
• Liaise with education and social care; ensure safeguarding compliance.
• Plan daily delivery of therapy services and lead teams.

Conocimientos

Paediatric OT focus

Educación

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Minimum 2 years paediatric post-grad experience

Descripción del empleo

Join our team as a Bank Senior Occupational Therapist. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from: Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance. Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts. Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network. 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching. Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements. Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions. Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services. We are recruiting for an experienced Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist! To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, and to support them, their families and carers in self-management and care. The post holder is responsible for devising child centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice to ensure that the individuals full potential is developed or maintained. Our Occupational Therapists provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and students. Main Responsibilities Management & Leadership Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assista

Main duties of the job

This position offers you the opportunity to be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children. Responsibilities include supporting children, families, and carers in self-management and care. You will devise child-centered therapy plans to develop or maintain the full potential of these individuals. Additionally, you will provide clinical support and supervision for junior staff and students. As part of the role, you'll plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services, supervise students and Band 5 staff, and manage therapy teams. The role requires you to assess children with performance difficulties, recommend specialist equipment, and communicate complex information sensitively. You will support tribunal processes, liaise with professionals, and ensure compliance with safeguarding practices. Participation in supervision, training, and compliance with safety standards is essential. A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration is required, along with a minimum of two years post-graduate experience in paediatric practice.

About us

Established in 2006, the HCRG Care Group is a leading independent provider of community health and care services in the UK. The organization is dedicated to transforming services to enhance experience, efficiency, and outcomes for a diverse range of communities. HCRG Care Group delivers a wide array of services including community health for adults and children, primary care services, urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, MSK services, and social care. The group serves millions across England and directly helps over half a million people annually with their core values of care, thoughtfulness, and action. Committed to equal opportunities, the group welcomes diverse applicants and is a Disability Confident Committed organization, providing inclusive facilities and adjustments. Safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults is a critical component of their operations, supported by comprehensive policies and procedures. As part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited, they maintain a focus on privacy and data protection as outlined in their websites privacy policy.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Join our team as a Bank Senior Occupational Therapist.

As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• Flexible Shift Booking Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Wagestream Access Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 Well-being Support Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

We are recruiting for an experienced Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist!

To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, and to support them, their families and carers in self-management and care.

The post holder is responsible for devising child centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice to ensure that the individuals full potential is developed or maintained.

Our Occupational Therapists provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and students.

Main ResponsibilitiesManagement & Leadership

• Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants.
• Supervise students and Band 5 staff; complete appraisals and line management for Bands 35.
• Deputise for Band 7 when required.

Planning & Organisation

• Day-to-day line management of therapy team.
• Independently manage and prioritise own caseload.
• Adapt practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess children with performance difficulties; provide advice and interventions.
• Recommend and train in specialist equipment for home and school use.
• Formulate treatment plans, write reports, and evaluate outcomes.
• Communicate complex information sensitively to patients and carers.
• Liaise with health, education, and social care professionals; attend case conferences.
• Support tribunal process under Band 7 guidance.
• Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance.

Professional Duties

• Support Team Lead and Therapies Manager in meeting service targets.
• Participate in supervision, training, audits, and research projects.
• Reflect on practice through supervision and CPD.
• Comply with mandatory training and organisational safety standards.

Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration and compliance.
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice.
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training (e.g., child development, ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions).
• Skilled in paediatric OT assessments, interventions, and theoretical frameworks.
• Ability to analyse assessments, set SMART goals, and design tailored OT programmes.
• Knowledge of child development, specialist equipment, postural management, safeguarding, and EHCP processes.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to convey complex, sensitive information clearly.
• Competent in multidisciplinary working, problem-solving, time management, and adapting practice to individual needs.
• Computer literacy and accurate record‑keeping.
• Physical fitness for manual handling and active participation in therapy.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, maintain judgement, and deliver flexible, innovative services.

Desirable

• Membership of BAOT/RCOT and Special Interest Groups.
• Clinical Educator qualification.
• Experience in community paediatric OT and/or NHS settings.
• Skills in teaching and presenting to staff and external groups.

Other requirements: The post holder must be a car driver and owner with a valid driving license

About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.