Occupational Therapist | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Children’s Therapy Service. You will work with children and young people with complex physical, neurological and developmental needs across specialist educational settings, supporting their independence and participation.

You will manage a specialist paediatric OT caseload, using clinical reasoning and evidence-based interventions while collaborating with families, schools and a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Paediatric occupational therapy experience in complex cases.
• Autonomous and collaborative working with families and schools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist paediatric OT caseload with assessments and intervention plans.
• Collaborate with families, education staff and a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide supervision, contribute to service development and deliver training.

Job description

Occupational Therapist | West London NHS Trust

Company:

Company: West London Mental Health Trust

Salary: £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapistto join our Children’s Therapy Service. You will work with children and young people with a range of complex physical, neurological and developmental needs across specialist educational settings, supporting them to maximise their independence, participation and potential.

You will manage a complex caseload, using specialist assessment, clinical reasoning and evidence-based interventions while working closely with families, education staff and a wider multidisciplinary team. The role also offers opportunities to provide clinical supervision, contribute to service development and deliver specialist training and advice.

We are looking for a motivated, autonomous and collaborative Occupational Therapist who is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and continuing their own professional development.

The post holder will manage a specialist paediatric Occupational Therapy caseload, completing comprehensive assessments and developing individualised, evidence-based intervention plans to support children’s functional, educational and developmental needs.

They will work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools and health, education and social care professionals to ensure coordinated and effective support. The role includes contributing to EHCP and annual review processes, providing specialist advice and training, monitoring equipment needs and managing clinical risk.

The post holder will also support junior staff and students through supervision, contribute to service development, audit and clinical governance, and promote high standards of professional practice.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026

£36,943 - £44,900 Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances

£45,953 - £54,254 per annum pro rata inclusive of 15% HCAS