Band 6 - Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
(Minimum 6 months of NHS experience is mandatory)
Band: Band 6
Job Title: Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Location: Green Wrythe Lane, Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust
Pay Rate: £25 per hour (PAYE)
Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Duration: 3 months
About the Trust:
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust serves around 500,000 people in southwest London and northeast Surrey. It provides specialist care in cancer, renal services, and stroke rehabilitation, with a focus on excellence and improving patient outcomes.
Job Overview:
Join our Children's Occupational Therapy Service as a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist. You'll provide specialist assessments, advice, and treatments for children facing functional challenges in self-care, productivity, and leisure. Working autonomously, you'll contribute to service development and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, schools, and families.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions.
* Work with multidisciplinary teams, school staff, and families to create tailored care plans.
* Provide therapy in line with Sutton Health & Care Community Services agreements.
* Drive the development of the Children's Occupational Therapy service.
* Be accountable for clinical decisions and actions within your role.
Requirements:
* Degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration.
* Paediatric experience, particularly with functional challenges.
* Ability to work independently and in a team.
* Strong communication and collaboration skills.
* Dedication to service improvement and professional growth.
How to Apply:
Send your updated CV to or call 0333 121 2010, quoting reference BS/10069/OT1.