Occupational Therapist

West London NHS Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Children’s Therapy Service. You will work with children and young people with complex physical, neurological and developmental needs across specialist educational settings, supporting them to maximise their independence, participation and potential.

The post holder will manage a specialist paediatric OT caseload, completing comprehensive assessments and developing individualised, evidence-based

Qualifications

• Registered occupational therapist with paediatric experience.
• Experience in complex paediatric caseloads preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist paediatric OT caseload with comprehensive assessments.
• Develop individualised, evidence-based intervention plans to support children's functional and educational needs.
• Collaborate with families, schools and a wide MDT to ensure coordinated support.
• Provide supervision to junior staff and students; contribute to service development and training.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Children’s Therapy Service. You will work with children and young people with a range of complex physical, neurological and developmental needs across specialist educational settings, supporting them to maximise their independence, participation and potential.

You will manage a complex caseload, using specialist assessment, clinical reasoning and evidence-based interventions while working closely with families, education staff and a wider multidisciplinary team. The role also offers opportunities to provide clinical supervision, contribute to service development and deliver specialist training and advice.

We are looking for a motivated, autonomous and collaborative Occupational Therapist who is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and continuing their own professional development.

The post holder will manage a specialist paediatric Occupational Therapy caseload, completing comprehensive assessments and developing individualised, evidence-based intervention plans to support children’s functional, educational and developmental needs.

They will work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools and health, education and social care professionals to ensure coordinated and effective support. The role includes contributing to EHCP and annual review processes, providing specialist advice and training, monitoring equipment needs and managing clinical risk.

The post holder will also support junior staff and students through supervision, contribute to service development, audit and clinical governance, and promote high standards of professional practice.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Jamieson Job title: Hounslow Children’s Clinical Service Lead Email address: [e-mail]