Senior Occupational Therapist - CFHD

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hampstead, Swindon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the 0-18 OT Team within the Integrated Physical & Sensory Pathway. You will assess children and young people with EHCPs, set outcome-focused goals and deliver treatment across schools, homes and clinics in Devon.

The role requires HCPC registration and substantial paediatric experience; sensory integration training is welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration are required.
• Substantial paediatric OT experience is essential.
• Experience with EHCP-based assessments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people with EHCPs and set outcome-focused goals.
• Deliver treatment programmes, reviews and advisory work per EHCPs.
• Provide interventions in schools, homes, clinics and community settings across Devon.
• Manage a varied caseload from primary age to Year 13.
• Evaluate interventions over time to support meaningful outcomes.
• Apply sensory integration principles alongside evidence-based approaches.
• Support development of independence and functional life skills in education and daily living.
• Collaborate with children, families, schools and wider professionals.

Skills

Paediatric OT

Autonomous practitioner

HCPC registration

Sensory integration training

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Diploma level specialist training

Good written and verbal communication skills

Job description

A Band 6 occupational therapist post in the 0-18 Occupational Therapy Team, part of the Integrated Physical & Sensory Pathway at Children and Family Health Devon, on a permanent 0.59 WTE basis. The work centres on assessment, goal-setting and treatment for children and young people aged 4 to 18 who have an EHCP, delivered across Devon. Caseloads span primary age to Year 13, with interventions evaluated over time, many addressing sensory processing differences. Paediatric experience and HCPC registration are required; sensory integration training is welcomed but not essential.

What the job involves

• Assess children and young people with EHCPs and set outcome-focused goals
• Deliver treatment programmes, reviews and advisory work as specified in each EHCP
• Deliver interventions in schools, homes, clinics and community settings across Devon
• Manage a varied caseload from primary age through to Year 13
• Evaluate interventions over time to support achievement of meaningful outcomes
• Apply sensory integration principles alongside evidence-based approaches focused on participation
• Support development of independence and functional life skills in education and daily living
• Work with children, families, schools and wider professionals

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Diploma level specialist training or experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

Experience

• Substantial clinical experience in children's OT assessment and intervention
• Community-based children's OT experience
• Experience of working with a paediatric client group
• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Developed skills working with individuals and families with physical and sensory needs

Skills & knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of OT models of practice and specialist approaches
• Wide knowledge of paediatric OT interventions, including manual handling, postural management, fine motor and sensory differences
• Knowledge of paediatric assessment tools, evidence-based practice and outcome measures
• Knowledge of normal child development and a broad range of paediatric conditions
• Well-developed knowledge of SEND legislation, plus manual handling and housing legislation

Other

• Working to trust clinical guidelines and RCOT and HCPC standards, monitoring own quality and safety of practice

Nice to have

• Sensory integration training
• Post-graduate certified courses for children's needs (e.g. sensory training, ADOS, 3di)
• Membership of RCOT
• Research skills

What’s offered

• Regular supervision and support from experienced clinicians
• Access to training and continuing professional development
• Opportunities to develop specialist paediatric occupational therapy skills
• Flexible and supportive team working
• A varied and rewarding caseload
• Working in an integrated therapy service alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists