Occupational Therapist

Service Care Solutions; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension, life assurance and critical-

Wellbeing and family support

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to support children and young people across mainstream school settings in Hillingdon, London. A structured training programme is provided to help develop paediatric skills and you will collaborate with schools, families and professionals to deliver practical, child-centred interventions.

The role involves delivering targeted OT interventions, completing assessments, and supporting school staff with strategies and plans.

Qualifications

• Paediatric experience in school or similar setting preferred.
• HCPC and RCOT registration are required.
• Training available for paediatric practice is provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted OT interventions and develop individual therapy programmes.
• Complete assessments using standardised and non-standardised tools.
• Support SENCOs and school staff with universal strategies and practical approaches.
• Develop pupil-centred intervention plans and evaluate outcomes.
• Provide advice, guidance and training to school staff, parents and carers.
• Attend case discussions, school meetings and EHCP reviews as appropriate.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Assessment

Intervention delivery

Education

OT degree

Job description

Occupational Therapist – Paediatric / Schools

Location: Hillingdon, Uxbridge & Isleworth, London

Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday–Friday

Contract: Permanent

Description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join a growing multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people across mainstream school settings. This is a great opportunity for an experienced paediatric OT, or an OT looking to move into paediatrics, with a structured training programme available to help develop your skills. You’ll work closely with schools, families and professionals to deliver practical, child-centred interventions that make a genuine difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted OT interventions and develop individual therapy programmes.


• Complete assessments using appropriate standardised and non-standardised tools.


• Support SENCOs and school staff with universal strategies and practical approaches.


• Develop pupil-centred intervention plans and evaluate outcomes.


• Provide advice, guidance and training to school staff, parents and carers.


• Attend case discussions, school meetings and EHCP reviews where appropriate.

The role is underpinned by a three-tier model, neuro-affirming practice and evidence-based OT, with therole also highlighting assessment, intervention, supervision, training and multidisciplinary working.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Occupational Therapy.


• Current HCPC and RCOT registration.


• Experience working with children and young people in a relevant setting.


• Paediatric experience is desirable, but training is available for OTs looking to transition into paediatrics.


• Experience with sensory processing, motor skills, complex behaviours or SEMH would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Up to £53,200 salary


• Permanent Monday to Friday role


• 10% Rest time initiative each day


• Summer contractavailble (5 weeks off in summer break + 22 days holiday)


• Dedicated paediatrics induction programme


• Clinical supervision, CPD support and dedicated training day


• Career progression opportunities


• Supportive multidisciplinary environment


• School and clinic based specialist development


• 25 days annual leave plus long service entitlement


• Pension, life assurance and critical illness cover


• Comprehensive wellbeing, health and family support package


• Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes


• Hundreds of UK and overseas retail discounts

Service Care Solutions would love to hear from Occupational Therapists interested in developing their career within paediatric practice. Service Care Solutions is proud to support clinicians into rewarding permanent opportunities across the UK.