Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Barnet

KT Healthcare; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Festive days around Christmas

Private health insurance

Employee discount platform

EAP service

Pension contribution

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

KT Healthcare in the London Borough of Barnet is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team. Working across homes, schools and community settings, you will assess, plan and deliver bespoke interventions for children with complex needs, helping them participate more fully in everyday activities.

This permanent, part-time role (22.5 hours over 3 days) requires HCPC registration and 3–5 years of paediatric experience; we offer professional development,

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration is required.
• 3–5 years post-qualification paediatric experience.
• Experience across home, school and community settings.
• Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver bespoke occupational therapy interventions for children and young people.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop individualised therapy programmes.
• Provide practical recommendations to support participation in everyday activities.
• Work across homes, schools and community settings within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

HCPC registration

Excellent communication

Report writing

Independent worker

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

Occupational Therapist (Paediatric)

• Hours: 22.5 hours per week across 3 days (these can be flexilbe depending on the successful candidate's availabilty)
• Location: London Borough of Barnet
• Role Type: Permanent, Part-time
• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 FTE

About KT Healthcare

KT Healthcare is a family-founded and growing private healthcare provider specialising in Neurodevelopmental, Brain Injury and therapeutic services. We are committed to delivering high-quality assessments and therapeutic support that genuinely improve the lives of individuals and families.

We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team, providing specialist therapeutic services to children and young people with complex needs across the London Borough of Barnet.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and highly skilled clinician who enjoys working in partnership with families, schools and other professionals to help children achieve their full potential through evidence-based, child-centred therapy.

About The Role

Working across homes, schools and community settings, you will assess, plan and deliver bespoke occupational therapy interventions for children and young people with a wide range of developmental, neurodevelopmental, physical and sensory needs.

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised therapy programmes and provide practical recommendations that support children to participate more fully in everyday activities.

We are looking for a therapist who has:

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Ideally 3–5 years' post-qualification experience within paediatric occupational therapy
• Experience working with children and young people across home, school and community settings
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

We would particularly welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with experience supporting children with one or more of the following:

• Sensory Processing Differences (functional assessment of sensory needs)
• Neurodevelopmental conditions
• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), delayed motor skills and difficulties with gross and fine motor development
• Global Developmental Delay and learning difficulties
• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), language disorders and social communication difficulties
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Emotional wellbeing needs, including anxiety and depression
• Hypermobility, muscle weakness and other musculoskeletal conditions affecting movement and function.
• Neurological and physical disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Scoliosis
• Visual and hearing impairments, adapting interventions to meet individual needs
• Feeding, eating and drinking difficulties/dysphagia

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 additional paid "festive days" around Christmas
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Discount Platform
• EAP Service
• Pension Contribution
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities