Occupational Therapist (Paediatrics)

Recruit Therapists Limited; Crondall; Hybrid; GBP 49,593 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel time and mileage paid

Training fully funded

Supportive induction programme

Job summary

Recruit Therapists Limited is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist based in Crondall. This self-employed role offers competitive rates of £36–£40 per hour, requiring a minimum of 18 hours per week with flexible options for full-time work available. You'll join a supportive team and work in a tranquil, sensory-friendly clinic, focusing on providing bespoke therapy to children and families across the region.

The ideal candidate will possess an HCPC Registration, a BSc in Occupational Therapy, and experience in paediatric OT. You'll be compensated for travel and mileage, and benefit from a supportive induction programme.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ paediatric OT experience required.
• Must be HCPC Registered and RCOT Member.
• Enhanced DBS necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engaging OT assessments in various settings.
• Deliver meaningful interventions tailored to children's needs.
• Write high-quality clinical reports and documentation.

Skills

Paediatric OT experience

Standardised assessments

Creative approaches

Communication

Education

BSc in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Laptop

Smartphone

Job description

Job Role: Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Associate / Locum)

Salary: £36–£40 per hour DOE

Job Type: Self-Employed, Long-Term Associate / Locum (Outside IR35)

Location: Crondall, Hampshire (covering Farnborough, Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton & surrounding areas)

Permanent right to work in the UK is required — no sponsorship available.

Perks

• Competitive hourly rate aligned with Band 6 NHS equivalent
• Travel time and mileage paid
• Diligent supervision time paid
• Cancellations honoured with notice
• Training you’ll actually want to attend fully funded
• Flexible home working for admin and reports
• A lovely rural clinic base — calm, open-plan and sensory-friendly
• Supportive induction programme (3 months)
• Outside IR35
• Potential pathway to a permanent salaried role in the future

Why You’ll Love It

Imagine working somewhere that genuinely lives its values: this isn’t about churning through back-to-back bookings or ticking boxes. Our client’s ethos is all about best-in-class paediatric OT, with bespoke, creative and neuro-affirming approaches at the very core of what they do. Their tranquil clinic sits in acres of rural Hampshire farmland — a calm, open-plan space perfect for sensory integration work and meaningful, relationship-centred therapy.

You’ll be part of a highly specialised team who love what they do and care deeply about children and young people (from age 2 up to 25). You’ll see families in homes, schools and clinics, using flexible, thoughtful ways to support development, regulation, confidence and real-world skills.

If you’re someone who thrives on clinical autonomy, values quality reporting, enjoys vibrant professional collaboration, and wants to be part of a practice that’s making a genuine difference in neurodiversity services, this setup is a very lovely fit.

All About You

To shine in this role you’ll need:

• BSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• RCOT Member (with professional indemnity insurance)
• Enhanced DBS
• 2–4 years’ paediatric OT experience
• Confidence using standardised assessments & sensory tools
• Experience supporting neurodiverse children and young people
• Full UK driving licence + your own vehicle
• A laptop and smartphone (self-employed requirement)
• Hampshire/South-East based or willing to travel

Desirable:

• Sensory Integration training

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting engaging OT assessments in clinic, school and home settings
• Using creative, bespoke approaches tailored to each child and family
• Writing high-quality reports (EHCP, tribunal and bespoke clinical reporting)
• Delivering meaningful intervention just where it matters
• Supporting families and educators with strategies that actually work
• Collaborating with local schools, councils and professionals
• Managing your own caseload with professional autonomy

This role is all about thoughtful planning, excellent clinical standards and building strong rapport — with time valued for both treatment and reporting.

Working Hours & Environment

• Minimum 18 hours/week (3 days) — up to full-time available
• Term-time minimum (38 weeks) or year-round options
• Rolling long-term contract
• Initial induction includes more frequent clinic time and supportive supervision

Travel to clients is part of everyday life — but don’t worry, it’s fully compensated (travel time + mileage), and the rural clinic is a joy to work in when you’re on site.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-loved specialist paediatric occupational therapy practice serving families across Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, West Sussex and beyond. Their work spans private family support, tribunal assessments, school interventions and more — always with creativity, compassion and excellence at the heart.

They’re known for:

• Person-centred assessment and intervention
• Neuro-affirming practice and sensory-friendly environments
• Thoughtful, bespoke reporting and clinical reasoning
• Flexible service delivery: home, schools, clinic and online

This is a team where your clinical voice is valued, your ideas encouraged, and professional development genuinely supported.

Apply Here

If you are interested in making a meaningful impact with our client, please submit your CV via the portal. If you are experiencing technical issues, please send your CV to [e-mail]

We will contact all shortlisted candidates. Please note that we retain the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Our client promotes diversity and equal opportunity. Permanent right to work in the UK is required.