Senior Pediatric OT: Lead in Child Therapy

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Market supplement

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Children and Families OT Service. The role focuses on strengths-based, person-centred assessments and interventions to empower children with disabilities to perform daily activities, while shaping best practice and supporting professional growth.

You will contribute to specialist equipment provision and home adaptations, with opportunities to advance leadership and influence clinical practice across East Hampshire

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in leading complex casework and providing mentorship.
• Ability to supervise students and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex casework and manage high-risk cases to support children with physical and learning disabilities.
• Provide supervision and expert advice on complex cases to OT staff and students.
• Review waiting lists, authorise referrals and allocate tasks within the team.
• Collaborate with Health professionals and housing/ council partners to improve services.
• Promote training and professional development within the team.

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Children and Families OT Service. The role focuses on strengths-based, person-centred assessments and interventions to empower children with disabilities to perform daily activities, while shaping best practice and supporting professional growth.

You will contribute to specialist equipment provision and home adaptations, with opportunities to advance leadership and influence clinical practice across East Hampshire