Children's Occupational Therapist - Redbridge | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking two enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join their Children’s Community Occupational Therapy team. The positions involve supporting children in various settings, including schools and homes, and offer opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant experience in Children’s Services. This is an exciting chance to be part of a growing team committed to providing quality care for children and young people.

Benefits

Regular supervision

Internal and external training opportunities

Well-established appraisal system

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy.
• Post-registration experience in Children’s Services.

Responsibilities

• Support the OT team in delivering required input across various caseloads.
• Work in clinic, schools, nurseries, and family homes.
• Develop skills in different areas within the service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Are you passionate about enabling children to participate in all areas of life as best they can? Do you want to develop your specialist skills within paediatrics? Then we would love to hear from you!

We are looking for candidates with good organisational and time management skills who are keen to learn and develop their expertise in Children’s Occupational therapy.

The posts are suitable for either a Band 5 Occupational Therapist with relevant experience and ready for promotion, or a Band 6 looking for a new challenge.

We have an exciting opportunity for two enthusiastic and committed Occupational Therapists to join our growing team in Children’s Community Occupational Therapy in Redbridge, London. We would be delighted to consider applicants who are keen to be part of our journey as we continue to provide and develop our services for children and young people.

You will have the opportunity to experience and develop skills in different areas within the service and will be working in a variety of settings including clinic, schools, nurseries, and family homes.

One post has been newly created with SEND investment and will be based around provision of identified need for EHCPs.

The other Band 6 role is a vacancy currently covered by agency and involves supporting the OT team in delivering required input across a variety of caseloads.

The Children’s Occupational Therapy Team are based in a purpose‑built centre, co‑located with many other health and local authority children’s services in Redbridge. Therapists have access to clinical space as well as close working relations with the multi‑disciplinary teams. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services. Specialist opportunities exist to work within the Child Development Team and delivering parent/carer training.

There is a well‑established appraisal system and a commitment to support staff to develop leadership and clinical skills, through regular supervision and internal and external training opportunities.

Applicants will need to evidence that they have a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; good knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy and post‑registration experience in Children’s Services.

This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025.