Paediatric Occupational Therapist

KT Healthcare; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Festive days around Christmas

Private Health Insurance

Employee Discount Platform

EAP Service

Pension Contribution

Job summary

KT Healthcare is seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our Therapeutic Services team in West Sussex. The role supports children aged 8-16 receiving Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) as part of EHCPs.

The position is 2-2.5 days per week across the full academic year, starting in September. The successful candidate will be HCPC registered and have experience with autism and sensory processing differences, among other needs. Travel across West Sussex is essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered paediatric OT with EHCP experience.
• Experience with EOTAS provision and working with children aged 8–16.
• Willingness to travel across West Sussex.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Contribute to EHCP provision and planning.
• Support children to develop functional, sensory, motor and self-regulation skills.
• Travel across West Sussex as required.

Skills

HCPC registered

Child-focused experience

Autism

Sensory processing

Learning disabilities

Mental health

Challenging behaviours

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

• We can offer this role on either an employed or associate basis:

• West Sussex
• 2-2.5 Days per Week
• Academic Year Contract
• Starting September
• We can offer this role on either an employed or associate basis:
• Employed: £40,000-£49,000 FTE (pro rata)
• Associate: £300 per day plus 55p per mile

KT Healthcare is a family-owned private healthcare company specialising in Neurodevelopmental, Brain Injury and Therapeutic Services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables children and young people to thrive.

We are looking for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing Therapeutic Services team, supporting children and young people aged 8-16 years who are receiving Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) provision as part of their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

This is a 2-2.5 day per week position for the full academic year, starting in September.

About You

You will be HCPC registered and have experience working with children and young people with:

• Autism
• Sensory processing differences
• Learning disabilities
• Mental health needs
• Challenging behaviours

You’ll be confident undertaking assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions and contributing to EHCP provision. You will have experience supporting children to develop functional, sensory, motor and self-regulation skills to enable them to access education and achieve meaningful outcomes. Flexibility to travel throughout West Sussex is essential.

Successful candidates will also complete Children and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) training, fully funded as part of the role.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid "festive days" around Christmas
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Discount Platform
• EAP Service
• Pension Contribution

As KT Healthcare continues to grow, there are excellent opportunities for professional development, increased hours and the potential to progress into a permanent full-time role in the future, should this be of interest.

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality Occupational Therapy services and want to be part of an organisation committed to improving outcomes for children and families, we would love to hear from you.