Senior Occupational Therapist HCC623016

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement £4,500 pro-rata p.a.

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist for the Countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service. The post focuses on high‑risk paediatric cases, including home adaptations and equipment provision, with mentoring across the team.

The role requires HCPC registration and will involve travel across East Hampshire, with offices in Havant, Alton or Basingstoke chosen by proximity.

Qualifications

• Qualified occupational therapist with HCPC registration is required.
• Experience in paediatric occupational therapy and working within a county council setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and manage high‑risk and complex cases for children with physical and learning disabilities.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and expert advice to occupational therapists, students and assistants.
• Deliver specialist equipment and home adaptation services and review waiting lists.
• Collaborate with health professionals, housing associations and council staff; promote staff development.

Education

Qualified occupational therapist

HCPC registration

Job description

This Senior Occupational Therapist post sits in the countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service at Hampshire County Council. The work centres on assessing and managing high-risk and complex cases for disabled children, alongside specialist equipment and home adaptations, with the postholder mentoring other therapists and assistants. Based at whichever of the Havant, Alton or Basingstoke offices is nearest home, the role mainly covers East Hampshire and needs regular travel across the county. Candidates need HCPC registration as an occupational therapist.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan and manage high-risk and complex cases for children with physical and learning disabilities, autism and ADHD
• Complete moving and handling plans to implement home adaptations
• Deliver person-centred functional assessments and interventions that help children carry out everyday activities
• Provide supervision, mentoring and expert advice to occupational therapists, students and occupational therapy assistants
• Deliver specialist equipment and home adaptation services
• Review, screen and prioritise waiting lists
• Authorise referrals, allocate cases and brief team members
• Work with health professionals, council staff and housing associations
• Promote training and professional development across the team

Qualifications

• Qualified occupational therapist

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration

What’s offered

• Market supplement of £4,500 pro-rata, per annum
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Occupational sick pay
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, with 24/7 telephone support, online resources and legal and financial advice
• Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills