Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

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  • South East London
  • £56,276-63,176 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Are you a highly motivated Occupational Therapist with experience working with children and families? Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and specialist environment?We are seeking a Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic inpatient paediatric occupational therapy Team. This is a 6-month, 1.0 WTE fixed-term post, with responsibilities across the acute wards at Evelina London Children's Hospital.This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a close-knit team delivering high-quality, family-centred occupational therapy for babies, children, and young people with complex medical needs.Main duties of the jobIn this role, you will work within the various ward environments across the children's hospital. You will assess infant and child development and occupational performance, working collaboratively with families to set meaningful goals and deliver early, individualised interventions. You will also provide assessment and intervention to a paediatric neurorehabilitation caseload.Key responsibilities include:
  • Providing assessment, surveillance and intervention for a mixed caseload of infants and children.
  • Supporting safe transition and referral to community services to ensure continuity of care.
  • Working as an autonomous practitioner while closely integrated within the multidisciplinary inpatient teams.
You will be supported with regular supervision from a senior therapist based at Evelina London and further guidance from a Clinical Lead Paediatric OT and Head of Paediatric Occupational Therapy.About usWe are a friendly, welcoming and supportive team, offering a culture of ongoing professional development and learning. Alongside a focus on clinical excellence, ongoing improvement and innovation. Our team wellbeing is also prioritised with regular opportunities to participate in social activities, team events and reflective practice. We offer opportunities to participate in departmental audits, service improvement projects or research projects. We have a monthly professional development programme for all staff.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year p.a. inc. HCA (pro rata)ContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number196-LIS9839Job locationsEvelina London Children's HospitalWestminster Bridge RoadLondonSE1 7EHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification documents for details regarding main responsibilities.Please note: funding for this post is for 6 months only starting 1st October 2025 and ends 31st March 2026 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification documents for details regarding main responsibilities.Please note: funding for this post is for 6 months only starting 1st October 2025 and ends 31st March 2026Person SpecificationKnowledge/QualificationsEssential
  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Masters level or equivalent training in specialist area or evidence of significant practical experience, research or publication in specialist area.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience commensurate with a highly specialist paediatric occupational therapist role.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and post registration education and training.
  • High standard of performance in general paediatric skills.
  • Experience of Audit or quality improvement
Desirable
  • Experience of research
  • Experience of working with children with complex neurological conditions
  • Experience of working with children with disorders of posture and movement
  • Experience of working HDU or PICU settings
SkillsEssential
  • Specialist knowledge, understanding and application to OT process relating to client centred practice in paediatrics
  • Specialist knowledge, application and analysis of standardised and non-standardise assessment
  • Ability to work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others
  • Experience of working within multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to promote clinical excellence in self and others
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership
Desirable
  • Knowledge of common paediatric neurological and cardiac conditions
  • Knowledge of developmental care approach and interventions
  • Experience of upper limb assessment and management
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt approaches in response to clinical needs and priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage conflict positively
Person SpecificationKnowledge/QualificationsEssential
  • Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • HCPC Registration
  • Masters level or equivalent training in specialist area or evidence of significant practical experience, research or publication in specialist area.
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience commensurate with a highly specialist paediatric occupational therapist role.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and post registration education and training.
  • High standard of performance in general paediatric skills.
  • Experience of Audit or quality improvement
Desirable
  • Experience of research
  • Experience of working with children with complex neurological conditions
  • Experience of working with children with disorders of posture and movement
  • Experience of working HDU or PICU settings
SkillsEssential
  • Specialist knowledge, understanding and application to OT process relating to client centred practice in paediatrics
  • Specialist knowledge, application and analysis of standardised and non-standardise assessment
  • Ability to work autonomously, acting decisively on behalf of self and others
  • Experience of working within multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to promote clinical excellence in self and others
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership
Desirable
  • Knowledge of common paediatric neurological and cardiac conditions
  • Knowledge of developmental care approach and interventions
  • Experience of upper limb assessment and management
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt approaches in response to clinical needs and priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage conflict positively

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