Specialist Occupational Therapist

Transformationunitgm; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trust seeks a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic MDT at an outstanding special school in London. Focused on assessment and therapy for children with learning difficulties, this role promises professional growth and an environment committed to educational excellence. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience, particularly with ASD diagnoses and sensory processing challenges.

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate experience in assessment and intervention
• Understanding of child development and sensory processing difficulties
• Membership of RCOT preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide therapy to children at Paddock School.
• Collaborate with educators and families to support child development.
• Partake in professional development opportunities and supervision.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Time Management

Flexibility

Education

Approved Degree Level Training in Occupational Therapy

Registration with Health Care Professions Council

Job description

Employer St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Paddock senior school, Broadwater Rd Tooting and Paddock Junior school St Margaret's Crescent Putney. Town London Salary £44,806 - £53,134 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner) Salary period Yearly Closing 07/07/2025 23:59

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Band 6

Job overview

Are you looking for an chance to work as a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist in an MDT team based in an OfstedOutstanding Special School?

We are looking for an exceptional Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team, working across Paddock Special School. Paddock School is anoutstanding special school supporting children aged 4-19 years old with severe learning difficulties, complex communication needs and/or ASD .

Your role will be focused on assessment and therapy and working closely with the education team, parents/carers and the wider MDT to support and review children in accessing their learning and participating in school occupations.

As a member of the St George’s children’s therapies team, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, with regular opportunities for supervision and continuing professional development.
More information is detailed in supporting document.

Main duties of the job

To work as a specialist occupational therapist as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the paediatric therapy servicebased at Paddock School.

The Occupational Therapist will support children who attend the school and their families as outlined in their Education, Health and Care plan. Work includes occupational therapy assessment, treatment and advice to children and young people and their families. The therapy team at Paddock School implement an integrated therapy model.

Working for our organisation

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:
A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist settings, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person specification

Qualifications

• Approved Degree Level Training in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with Health Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
• Relevant Masters Modules related to Children
• Member of RCOT

Experience

• E1. Relevant post graduate experience in assessment and intervention of pupils within a school setting
• E3. Experience using a wide range of standardised assessments & clinical observations
• E4. A working knowledge of child development, neuro-developmental stages and the role of occupation in childhood.
• E5. Ability to demonstrate Trust Values.
• Experience in working with children who has a diagnosis of ASD and learning difficulties
• Experience in using the CO-OP approach
• Some experience of planning & running groups
• Experience working with children with sensory processing difficulties.

Skills

• S1. Ability to manage a caseload & to reflect on clinical practice & experience with supervision and support from a Band 7 OT.
• S2. Ability to solve complex problems & take appropriate decisions.
• S3. Ability to communicate clearly with others using effective listening skills, non-verbal communication and establishing an easy rapport.
• S4. Flexibility – able to adapt to different demands & situations and the ability to work under pressure.
• S5. Ability to prioritise & organise workload & time.
• S6. Ability to write concise, legible notes & reports.
• S8. Demonstrating some degree of postgraduate training.

Knowledge

• K1. Understanding & knowledge of up to date information relating to children with Physical Disabilities, Autism, Developmental Co-ordination Disorder and other related disorders affecting participation in every day activities.
• K2. Good understanding of the range of physical & developmental disabilities which can occur with children and the role of the OT in this area.
• Good understanding of sensory processing difficulties and the impact this has on function for school age children

Other

• Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the working day
• Able to work within the Trust’s Policies and adhere to legislation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.