Paediatric Occupational Therapist

St George'S University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Paddock School Therapy team. This part-time post (22.5 hours per week) supports pupils aged 4–19 across primary and secondary settings in Putney and Tooting, focusing on complex communication, learning and sensory needs.

You will assess, plan and deliver occupation-based therapy, contribute to service development with supervision, and may supervise support staff

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Caseload management and prioritisation.
• Multidisciplinary team working with parents and carers.
• Group interventions planning and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat children and young people referred to the service.
• Work with class teams, parents and MDT to plan care.
• Possibly supervise and train support staff depending on experience.
• Coordinate with external health professionals to meet pupil needs.

Skills

Experience with children

Caseload management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Family training

Group interventions

Pediatrics placement

Education

OT degree (BSc/Diploma)

HCPC registration

Evidence of recent study

RCOT specialist interest

Clinical supervision experience

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust•London, United Kingdom

Job summary

(Part time, 22.5 hours a week)

We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Paddock School Therapy team. We have a primary school in Putney and a secondary school in Tooting. This is an exciting time to join as the school continues to expand to meet the needs of more pupils with complex communication, learning and sensory needs in the borough of Wandsworth.

You will have clinical responsibility for the assessment and treatment planning of children referred to the service, including group interventions if appropriate, and will be expected to participate in the development and monitoring of services in conjunction with supervisor. Depending on level of experience, post holders may be expected to supervise and participate in training of support staff.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapist's role will be to provide assessment and therapy for children and young people and to work closely with the class team, parents and wider MDT. Pupils are aged 4-19 and the successful applicant may be required to work at either the primary or secondary school.

The successful applicant will be flexible, demonstrate the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload, and show commitment to delivering occupation based outcomes and patient centred care. They will be comfortable working in as part of a multidisciplinary team. They will demonstrate commitment to learning and have experience in a clinical area relevant to the client group.

You will be supported by senior occupational therapists and be part of a very friendly and supportive team of speech and language therapists, multi-therapy assistants and education staff on-site, as well as the Clinical Team Lead. You will work closely with other external health professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Educational Psychologists, CAMHS, social services and other agencies to meet the needs of the pupils who attend Paddock School.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non‑clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.

Details

Date posted: 26 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year

Per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (inner London)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 200-8175930-UB-DE

Job locations: Paddock School, Broadwater Rd, Tooting/ St Margarets Crescent, Putney, London, SW17 6ET, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children or young people - may have been during placement.
• Organising and managing a caseload
• Multi-professional team working
• Involvement with carers and families
• Delivering training to families and carers and/or other professionals
• Planning and implementing group interventions - may have been during placement
• Work experience/student placement in Paediatrics, Special Schools, Neuro rehabilitation, Splinting, Special Seating/Wheelchair Services, Learning Disability or Social Services.
• Delivering training to families and carers and/or other professionals
• Previous Care role with children with Special Needs
• Implementing activities to groups of children such as dance, football etc

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Diploma/Bsc/Graduate Diploma/Msc in Occupational Therapy ( or to qualify in July 2025)
• Registration with Health Care Professions Council (needed to start work, but 2025 graduates may not have this at time of application)
• Evidence of recent study
• RCOT - specialist interest group
• Clear demonstration of the OT process
• Working knowledge of Standardised and non-standardised assessments
• Ability to independently manage a caseload & to reflect on clinical practice & experience with the support of an OT clinical supervisor
• Ability to solve complex problems & take appropriate decisions.
• Flexibility - able to adapt to different demands & situations and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise & organise workload & time.
• Ability to write concise, legible notes & reports.
• Good Presentation Skills
• Basic understanding & knowledge of conditions such as Global Developmental Delay, Autism and other learning difficulties/disabilities in children
• Basic assessment of need and problem identification in line with normal development in children
• Basic ability to set goals, plan, deliver and evaluate interventions suitable to children.
• Some understanding of the evidence base
• Some understanding of the SEND code of practice

Other

Essential

• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Occupational Health Clearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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