Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics

Vivid Healthcare Search Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Healthcare in South West London is seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a well-established service. You will work across clinic and school settings with children on a varied caseload.

The role involves delivering therapeutic interventions, completing EHCP assessments and reports, and collaborating with families, schools and multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful outcomes. Full-time and part-time applications welcome.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with paediatric specialization.
• HCPC registration.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Minimum 3 years' post-graduate paediatric experience.
• Experience with autistic children, ADHD, developmental delay and cerebral palsy.
• SI training – Module 1 completed.
• Experience delivering therapy in clinic and school settings.
• Ability to complete EHCP assessments and detailed reports.
• Strong clinical reasoning and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic interventions.
• Complete EHCP assessments and reports.
• Collaborate with families, schools and multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Occupational Therapy qualification

HCPC registration

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Are you an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting children in their early years?

Vivid Healthcare are currently recruiting for a dedicated and hands-on Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a well-established service in South West London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinician who thrives in both clinic and school-based settings and is committed to delivering high-quality, child centered care.

You will be working with children across a varied caseload, including those with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Developmental delay
• Cerebral palsy

The role will involve delivering therapeutic interventions, completing EHCP assessments and reports, and working closely with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification
• HCPC registration
• Enhanced DBS
• Minimum of 3 years' post-graduate paediatric experience
• Experience working with autistic children and children with ADHD, developmental delay and cerebral palsy
• Sensory Integration (SI) training - minimum completion of Module 1
• Experience delivering therapy in both clinic and school settings
• Confidence completing EHCP assessments and detailed report writing
• Strong clinical reasoning and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Desirable

• NDT (Neurodevelopmental Therapy) training and experience
• Access to own transport

If you are looking for a rewarding paediatric role in South West London where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.