Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to deliver specialist therapy services for children with severe learning difficulties. The role involves working closely with families and educational staff to promote development and participation. This is a term-time position of 30 hours per week, requiring autonomy and accountability in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist role.
• Specialist knowledge in child development and complex needs.
• Ability to work in partnership with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessments and treatments to children with severe needs.
• Plan and develop the occupational therapy service for children.
• Collaborate with schools and health teams to support children's development.

Skills

Experience in occupational therapy

Motivated and enthusiastic

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Band 6

Term-time only - 30 hours per week

To find out more, take a look at the attached candidate information pack.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work at Perseid Special Schools.

The post holder will provide a specialist occupational therapy service for children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties in Perseid Special Schools, in accordance with the Service Level Agreement for Sutton Health and Care Alliance.

They will contribute to the development of the occupational therapy service for children and young people in the special schools. Responsibilities include planning and providing specialist occupational therapy assessments, advice, and treatments to a defined caseload of children and young people with severe and complex needs.

The post involves working in partnership with children, young people, their families, and other professionals, including school staff and the wider health team, to mitigate the impact of difficulties on social and emotional development, learning, and daily participation.

The role requires working autonomously and being accountable for one's own actions.

Additional context about Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH), Sutton Health and Care (SHC), and the working environment is provided in the original description.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details. Ensure your application references these documents.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 30 July 2025. The recruiting team reserves the right to close this advertisement early once the application limit is reached.