Strategic Lead Paediatric OT (Band 7)

JustOT; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time only

Comprehensive induction and prioritise

Significant opportunities for CPD

A contributory pension scheme, up to 4

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Job summary

JustOT in Aylesbury is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7) for a permanent role within a school-based OT service. You will deliver a highly specialist, evidence-based service for children with complex neurodevelopmental needs, collaborating with a transdisciplinary team to align with school goals and clinical standards.

You will lead the OT service, shape strategic direction, and develop staff using the OT Competency Framework, supported by a senior team dedicated to your growth and

Qualifications

• HCPC registered OT with strong paediatric experience.
• Advanced skills in sensory processing, postural management and participation frameworks.
• Confident, compassionate leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of children with complex neurodevelopmental needs
• Model expert clinical reasoning within a transdisciplinary approach
• Embed OT practice into curriculum and daily routines
• Support families through collaborative, strengths-based goal-setting
• Drive clinical governance, quality improvement and evidence-based practice

Skills

Sensory processing

Postural management

Participation frameworks

Leadership

Education

HCPC registered OT (Paediatric)

Job description

JustOT in Aylesbury is seeking a Lead Occupational Therapist (Band 7) for a permanent role within a school-based OT service. You will deliver a highly specialist, evidence-based service for children with complex neurodevelopmental needs, collaborating with a transdisciplinary team to align with school goals and clinical standards.

You will lead the OT service, shape strategic direction, and develop staff using the OT Competency Framework, supported by a senior team dedicated to your growth and