Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their supportive team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across two renowned hospitals, providing high-quality, family-centred care to children with complex needs. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, assess developmental needs, and deliver tailored interventions. With a focus on professional growth and well-being, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a nurturing environment. If you're ready to make a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for research projects

Social activities and team events

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Experience in paediatric occupational therapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments for high-risk infants and children.
• Provide interventions for paediatric neurorehabilitation caseload.

Skills

Client-centred practice in paediatrics

Standardised and non-standardised assessment

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Training and supervision

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Masters level or equivalent training

Job description

Job summary

Are you a highly motivated Occupational Therapist with experience working with children and families? Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and specialist environment?

We are seeking a Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Neurodevelopmental Therapy and Rehabilitation Team. This is a 12-month, 0.8 WTE fixed-term post, with responsibilities across both the Royal Brompton Hospital and Evelina London Children's Hospital.

This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a cross-site team delivering high-quality, family-centred occupational therapy for babies, children, and young people with complex medical needs.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will work within the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU) and ward environments. You will assess infant and child development and occupational performance, working collaboratively with families to set meaningful goals and deliver early, individualised interventions. You will also provide assessment and intervention to a paediatric neurorehabilitation caseload.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing neurodevelopmental assessment and surveillance for high-risk infants and children.
• Providing assessment and intervention to a paediatric neurorehabilitation caseload.
• Supporting safe transition and referral to community services to ensure continuity of care.
• Working as an autonomous practitioner while closely integrated within the multidisciplinary inpatient teams.
• Travelling between the Royal Brompton and Evelina London sites as needed.

Cross-site working is a core part of this role, requiring flexibility and coordination to provide seamless care between the Royal Brompton and Evelina London sites. You'll be working closely with clinical teams at both hospitals, sharing expertise, and contributing to joined-up care pathways.

You will be supported with regular supervision from a senior therapist based at Evelina London and further guidance from a Clinical Lead Paediatric OT and Head of Paediatric Occupational Therapy.

About us

We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive team, offering a culture of ongoing professional development and learning. Alongside a focus on clinical excellence, ongoing improvement and innovation, our team wellbeing is also prioritised with regular opportunities to participate in social activities, team events and reflective practice. We offer opportunities to participate in departmental audits, service improvement projects or research projects. We have a monthly professional development programme for all staff.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year p.a. inc. HCA (pro rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

196-LIS9496

Job locations

Royal Brompton Hospital, London, SW3 6NP

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification documents for details regarding main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications (Essential)

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Masters level or equivalent training in specialist area or evidence of significant practical experience, research or publication in specialist area.

Experience (Essential)

• Experience commensurate with a highly specialist paediatric occupational therapist role.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and post registration education and training.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and students.
• High standard of performance in general paediatric skills.
• Experience of Audit or quality improvement.

Desirable

• Experience of research.
• Experience of working with children with complex neurological conditions.
• Experience of working with children with disorders of posture and movement.
• Experience of working in HDU or PICU settings.

Skills (Essential)

• Specialist knowledge, understanding and application to OT process relating to client-centred practice in paediatrics.
• Specialist knowledge, application and analysis of standardised and non-standardised assessment.
• Ability to work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others.
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to promote clinical excellence in self and others.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership.
• Proven experience in training, teaching and supervision of others.

Desirable

• Knowledge of common paediatric neurological and cardiac conditions.
• Knowledge of developmental care approaches and interventions.
• Experience of upper limb assessment and management.

Personal Qualities (Essential)

• Ability to work flexibly and adapt approaches in response to clinical needs and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflict positively.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further details regarding sponsorship and criminal record checks are included in the full description.

Employer details

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Brompton Hospital, London, SW3 6NP

Website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx