Occupational Therapist

Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days’ annual leave

SI training by Clinic Director

Employee Assistance Programme

GP access 24/7

Legal Assistance

Fitness discounts

Lifestyle discounts

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Hopscotch Children's Therapy Centre in London is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to manage an independent caseload and deliver assessments and SI-based interventions. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of OTs, SLTs and support staff, with a structured onboarding and ongoing SI training.

The role includes EHCP involvement, home and school recommendations, and online therapy options for remote clients, with a commitment to professional development and excellence in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in paediatrics.
• Certificate in Sensory Integration or SI experience.
• Experience managing an independent caseload with neurodevelopmental needs.
• Strong written communication for clinical reports.
• Eligible to work in the UK (sponsorship may be available).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, SI-based assessments and interventions.
• Manage an independent caseload of paediatric clients.
• Collaborate with MDT including SLTs, Psychologists and educators.
• Produce clinical reports and adapt recommendations for home/school.

Skills

Caseload management

Clinical reporting

Communication skills

UK work eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Certificate in Sensory Integration

Job description

About Hopscotch

Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre is a specialist paediatric clinic in the heart of London, dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 0–18 with physical, developmental, social communication, and other specific difficulties. Sensory Integration is at the core of our practice. We deliver Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy within a warm, family-centred environment where clinical excellence meets compassionate care, supporting families through both EHCP-funded and private pathways.

About Hopscotch

Hopscotch Children’s Therapy Centre is a specialist paediatric clinic in the heart of London, dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 0–18 with physical, developmental, social communication, and other specific difficulties. Sensory Integration is at the core of our practice. We deliver Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy within a warm, family-centred environment where clinical excellence meets compassionate care, supporting families through both EHCP-funded and private pathways.

We are growing rapidly, expanding our OT team as part of a broader clinical growth programme, and are looking for a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join us at an exciting moment in our development.

The Role

This is a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist role within our specialist OT service. You will manage an independent caseload, deliver high-quality assessments and interventions grounded in Sensory Integration principles, and work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team of OTs, SLTs, and clinical support staff.

You will be supported by a structured six-week onboarding programme and have access to ongoing Sensory Integration training delivered directly by our Clinic Director, including the opportunity to enrol in a two-year SI training programme. This is a role for a clinician who wants to deepen their specialist expertise while making a meaningful difference to the children and families we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Delivery

• Manage an independent caseload of at least 20 regular clients, achieving therapy goals and targets established during assessment
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based OT assessments and interventions grounded in Sensory Integration principles
• Provide tailored home and school recommendations and implement interventions to support children across all relevant environments
• Deliver online therapy sessions for clients who are unable to attend in person
• Communicate therapy plans and progress clearly and professionally to parents, carers, and other professionals

Multidisciplinary Working

• Collaborate closely with our MDT, including Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, Educators, and Administrative Staff
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute actively to the development of therapeutic services
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, annual reviews, and clinical reports in line with Hopscotch’s documentation standards

Professional Development

• Engage with the six-week onboarding programme and integrate Hopscotch’s clinical practices and standards
• Participate in regular clinical supervision with the Clinic Director
• Pursue ongoing CPD, including the opportunity to enrol in Sensory Integration training delivered by our Clinic Director

Person Specification

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC registration
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Occupational Therapy, preferably within paediatrics
• Certificate in Sensory Integration or demonstrable Sensory Integration experience in clinical practice
• Experience managing an independent caseload and delivering assessments and interventions for children with neurodevelopmental differences
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, professional clinical reports
• Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship may be available for the right candidate)

Desirable

• Experience working with children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or dyspraxia in a clinic or community setting
• Familiarity with EHCP processes and experience contributing to statutory assessments and annual reviews
• Experience delivering online therapy sessions
• Postgraduate training or formal qualifications in Sensory Integration (e.g. CLASI, USC/WPS)

Training & Development

Hopscotch is committed to the professional growth of every clinician on our team. We offer:

• A structured six-week onboarding programme to help you integrate smoothly into our clinical practices and team culture
• Regular clinical supervision provided by our Clinic Director, Dimitrios Mylonadis, a leading specialist in Sensory Integration
• Access to a two-year Sensory Integration training programme to deepen your clinical expertise
• Ongoing CPD opportunities and support for further professional development

What We Offer

• 20 days’ annual leave excluding bank holidays
• Sensory Integration training delivered directly by our Clinic Director
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a 24/7 General Practitioner
• Legal Assistance
• Fitness discounts, including access to over 3,600 health clubs
• Lifestyle discounts
• A warm, collaborative, and clinically excellent working environment in central London
• The opportunity to grow with a purpose-driven specialist clinic at an exciting stage of expansion