Occupational Therapist - Specialist Practice Advisor

London Borough of Hounslow; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Regular supervision

Professional development

CPD opportunities

Job summary

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (Principal Advisor) to join our Specialist Practice & Advice Service. The role focuses on enabling children and young people to participate fully in education and daily life.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team across schools and settings, provide expert advice, training and supervision, and help lead innovative approaches to early intervention.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC approval.
• Member of RCOT and eligible for practice in the UK.
• Post‑registration sensory integration training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and co-ordinate specialist advice, consultation and support to ensure children and young people are fully included and supported.
• Develop and use innovative ways of working to support children and young people across universal, targeted and specialist levels, including supporting delivery of the DfE “Experts at Hand” initiative.
• Develop skills across a wide range of ages and settings, including early years, primary, and secondary settings.
• Work closely with schools and settings to develop early intervention approaches.
• Contribute to assessment, consultation, and wider strategic work.
• Deliver training, modelling and coaching to up-skill the wider workforce and build capacity.
• Build strong partnerships with families, schools, and multi‑agency colleagues.
• Support and supervise other team members, with opportunities to lead on projects within the team.
• Play a key role in improving outcomes for Hounslow children and young people.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Inclusion & equity

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Service development

Communication skills

Sensory processing

Education

HCPC registration

RCOT membership

Sensory integration training

Job description

London Borough of Hounslow is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (Principal Advisor) to join our Specialist Practice & Advice Service. The role focuses on enabling children and young people to participate fully in education and daily life.

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team across schools and settings, provide expert advice, training and supervision, and help lead innovative approaches to early intervention.