Bank Senior Occupational Therapist - NE Surrey

The Methodist Church in Britain; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access to earned wages

Free training

24/7 well-being support

National funding for service upgrades

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain, through an opportunity with HCRG Care Group, seeks a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to work within a paediatric multidisciplinary team. You will assess children, create evidence-based therapy plans and support families and carers while supervising therapy staff and students.

Responsibilities include managing daily service delivery, deputising for the Band 7 lead, and maintaining high standards of safeguarding, reporting, and collaboration with health,

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in occupational therapy.
• CPD and training in child development, ASD, ADHD or neurodevelopmental conditions.
• HCPC registration.
• Minimum two years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess children with performance difficulties and provide advice and interventions.
• Devise child-centred, evidence-based therapy plans and formulate treatment plans.
• Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants.
• Provide day-to-day line management of the therapy team.
• Supervise students and Band 3 to 5 staff, completing appraisals.
• Deputise for the Band 7 lead when required.
• Independently manage and prioritise own caseload.
• Write reports and evaluate outcomes.
• Liaise with health, education and social care professionals and attend case conferences.

Skills

Paediatric OT

Assessment skills

SMART goals

Time management

Independent work

Education

OT degree

Job description

Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist post with HCRG Care Group, sitting within the paediatric multidisciplinary team. The work centres on assessing children with performance difficulties, devising child-centred, evidence-based therapy plans and advising children's families and carers. The role also involves day-to-day line management of therapy staff, supervising students and junior colleagues, and deputising for the Band 7 lead when required. Candidates need HCPC registration, at least two years' post-graduate experience including paediatric practice, and a car with a valid driving licence.

What the job involves

• Assess children with performance difficulties and provide advice and interventions
• Devise child-centred, evidence-based therapy plans and formulate treatment plans
• Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants
• Provide day-to-day line management of the therapy team
• Supervise students and Band 3 to 5 staff, completing appraisals
• Deputise for the Band 7 lead when required
• Independently manage and prioritise own caseload
• Recommend and train in specialist equipment for home and school use
• Write reports and evaluate outcomes
• Liaise with health, education and social care professionals and attend case conferences
• Communicate sensitively with children, families and carers
• Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in occupational therapy
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training, such as child development, ASD, ADHD or neurodevelopmental conditions

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration and compliance

Experience

• Minimum two years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice

Skills & knowledge

• Skilled in paediatric OT assessments, interventions and theoretical frameworks
• Ability to analyse assessments, set SMART goals and design tailored programmes
• Knowledge of child development, specialist equipment, postural management, safeguarding and EHCP processes
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication
• Multidisciplinary working, problem-solving and time management, working independently under pressure
• Computer literacy and accurate record-keeping

Checks & eligibility

• Disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks
• Car owner and driver with a valid driving licence

Other

• Physical fitness for manual handling and active participation in therapy

Nice to have

• Membership of BAOT or 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

What’s offered

• Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance
• Wagestream access to earned wages
• Free training and access to the Strive for Better professional network
• Experience across various services
• 24/7 well-being support including counselling, legal advice, financial guidance and career coaching
• Share ideas and apply for national funding for service improvements
• Nominate colleagues for awards and take part in executive Q&A sessions