Paediatric OT - Sensory & Regulation Coach

NHS Jobs; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Hertfordshire is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to deliver weekly direct sessions and provide ad-hoc indirect support across the academic year, working with children to meet individual goals.

You will set meaningful therapy goals using sensory integration informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice; help the young person develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills;

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly direct occupational therapy sessions and ad-hoc indirect support across the academic year.
• Set meaningful therapy goals using a sensory integration approach informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice.
• Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills.
• Coach and support school staff and other key adults to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines.
• Monitor progress and adapt programmes to ensure interventions remain effective.
• Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, attend multidisciplinary meetings and produce an annual review report where required.

Job description

NHS Jobs in Hertfordshire is seeking a Paediatric Occupational Therapist to deliver weekly direct sessions and provide ad-hoc indirect support across the academic year, working with children to meet individual goals.

You will set meaningful therapy goals using sensory integration informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice; help the young person develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills;