Locum Occupational Therapist

NHS; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of therapy services in London is seeking a Locum Occupational Therapist to deliver goal-focused interventions for children with communication challenges. This role offers flexible working patterns and the opportunity for significant professional impact. Candidates must be HCPC-registered and have relevant paediatric experience. The position allows you to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to address children's individual needs.

Benefits

Flexible payment options

Supportive team environment

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience.
• Confidence working autonomously.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention for children.
• Write concise treatment plans and EHCP contributions.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, and other professionals.

Job description

Overview

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a service that values flexibility demand for term-time, family-friendly working is rising across the education sector.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

If you want to be a changemaker, transform lives and have impact contact us about the role!

Main duties

• As a Locum Occupational Therapist, you will: Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor-planning and daily-living challenges in education or home settings.
• Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and progress reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records and safeguarding best practice.

What We Are Looking For

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early-years or community childrens teams).
• Confidence working autonomously
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.
• Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, Knowledge and experience of AAC

What We Offer

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a service that values flexibility demand for term-time, family-friendly working is rising across the education sector.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

Details

Date posted: 21 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £35 to £55 an hour. Travel costs will depend on distance from site.

Contract: Locum

Duration: 9 months

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: E0057-25-0000

Location

Job locations: 12 Pepper Street, London, Middlesex, E14 9RP

About Us

Unlocking Language is a leading provider of speech and language therapy services, dedicated to empowering children and young people with communication challenges across London and Greater London. We are expanding our multidisciplinary offer and are now building a pool of HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to deliver flexible, child-centred Occupational Therapy (OT) programmes alongside our Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) team.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Unlocking Language

Address: 12 Pepper Street, London, Middlesex, E14 9RP

Employer's website: http://www.unlockinglanguage.co.uk/