Bank Senior Occupational Therapist - Surrey

HCRG Care Group; Chertsey; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community health provider based in Surrey is looking for a Bank Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Children's Community Health Team. This role involves providing expert assessment and treatment, creating personalized care plans for children, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid work environment, ongoing professional development, and a supportive culture. Successful candidates will have a degree in Occupational Therapy, registration with HCPC, and experience working with children.

Benefits

Flexible Shift Booking

Wagestream Access

Professional Growth

24/7 Well-being Support

Innovative Culture

Recognition & Engagement

Commitment to Excellence

Qualifications

• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of postgraduate training related to child development.
• Demonstrable experience working with children in paediatric practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and create treatment plans.
• Provide tailored advice and interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Compassionate care

Child Development

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Bank Senior Occupational Therapist - Surrey

Are you an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a skilled Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Children's Community Health Team. In this vital role, you will provide expert assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic interventions to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their fullest potential.

As a key member of the team, you’ll work collaboratively with families, carers and other professionals, supporting children to develop independence and self‑management skills.

Your expertise will help shape personalised care plans and provide holistic, child‑centred solutions that truly make a difference.

If you’re passionate about improving the lives of children and enjoy working in a dynamic, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Base: You will be based at one of our Surrey‑wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.

At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible‑first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high‑quality care.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct thorough assessments, diagnoses and collaboratively create personalised treatment plans with children and their families, ensuring clear communication of complex information in an understandable and supportive manner.
• Provide tailored advice and interventions, sourcing and training families on the use of specialist equipment for home and school as needed.
• Work flexibly with children across various settings, including homes, schools, nurseries and clinics, ensuring equitable care and holistic support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, participating in joint sessions, case conferences and maintaining regular communication to deliver comprehensive care.
• Prioritise treatment goals for children, including those with complex needs or terminal illnesses, planning therapy blocks and discharge with appropriate referrals and follow‑up.
• Use manual handling techniques and adapt practices to meet the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of children and their families.
• Ensure safeguarding protocols are followed, address incidents appropriately and meet mandatory training requirements.
• Prepare clear and professional reports for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), reviews and other necessary documentation, supporting educational and therapeutic outcomes.
• By focusing on compassionate care, collaboration and individualised support, you’ll help children and their families navigate challenges and achieve their goals.

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs 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. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work‑environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Job responsibilities

As a Bank Senior Occupational Therapist we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

• 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.

Ideal Candidate

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Evidence of postgraduate training or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as:
  • Child Development
  • Specialist courses / study on conditions that affect child development, autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions
• Demonstrable post‑registration experience of working with children in a similar area of paediatric practice.
• Member of BAOT
• Membership of Special Interest Group
• Working in a community setting delivering children Occupational Therapy services.
• Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS

Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver.

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.