Senior Paediatric OT: Flexible Bank Shifts & Growth

NHS Jobs; Epsom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Shift Booking

Wagestream Access

Professional Growth

Well-being Support

Innovative Culture

Recognition & Engagement

Commitment to Excellence

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is recruiting an experienced Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist. You will assess children, design and implement tailored OT programmes, and collaborate with health, education and social care colleagues. The role supports flexible shifts and professional development within a national provider.

You will supervise students and Band 5 staff, manage caseloads, and ensure safeguarding and compliance while contributing to service improvements within CQC-rated settings.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy (HCPC-registered)
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate OT experience including paediatric practice
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training (e.g., child development, ASD, ADHD)
• Skills in paediatric OT assessments, interventions and frameworks
• Knowledge of child development, postural management, safeguarding and EHCP processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex information clearly
• Multidisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving and time management
• Computer literacy and accurate record-keeping

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants.
• Supervise students and Band 5 staff.
• Complete appraisals and line management for Bands 3–5.
• Deputise for Band 7 when required.
• Independently manage and prioritise own caseload.
• Adapt practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences.
• Assess children with performance difficulties and provide advice and interventions.
• Recommend and train in specialist equipment for home and school use.
• Formulate treatment plans, write reports and evaluate outcomes.
• Communicate complex information sensitively to patients and carers.
• Liaise with health, education and social care professionals.
• Attend case conferences and support tribunal process under Band 7 guidance.
• Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance.
• Support Team Lead and Therapies Manager in meeting service targets.
• Participate in supervision, training, audits and CPD.
• Reflect on practice through supervision and CPD.
• Comply with mandatory training and safety standards.

Skills

Paediatric OT assessments

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary working

safeguarding

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

2+ years post-graduate OT paediatric experience

CPD and post-graduate training

Job description

HCRG Care Group is recruiting an experienced Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist. You will assess children, design and implement tailored OT programmes, and collaborate with health, education and social care colleagues. The role supports flexible shifts and professional development within a national provider.

You will supervise students and Band 5 staff, manage caseloads, and ensure safeguarding and compliance while contributing to service improvements within CQC-rated settings.