Job summary Are you a highly skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people? HCRG Care Group is seeking a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based interventions for children and young people with complex needs. In this role, you will work closely with education professionals, parents, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to support the Occupational Therapy needs of children with Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs). Your expertise will help ensure high-quality, child-centred service delivery that aligns with best practice and commissioning priorities. If you're passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and are ready to make a meaningful difference, wed love to hear from you. Base: You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs. At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care. Main duties of the job Core Duties: Lead day-to-day line management of a therapy team, providing specialist, child-centred care for a designated caseload. Collaborate with educational professionals, parents, and the multidisciplinary team to address the OT needs of children and young people as part of their EHCP. Contribute to the EHCP process, including annual reviews and updates to schools, parents, and the Service Manager. Supervise and support therapy assistants, students, and less experienced therapists, while providing training and expertise within your clinical area. Participate in service development, performance targets, and contribute to operational issues with the Childrens Community Health Team. Planning and Organisational Tasks: Independently manage a complex caseload across various educational settings. Advise on and source specialist equipment for use at home and school. Support the Service Manager in meeting performance targets and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Plan and deliver training to professionals and carers, ensuring alignment with service goals and local/national objectives. Patient Care Responsibilities: Assess, diagnose, and develop therapy care plans for children with complex needs, collaborating with parents and professionals. Provide advice and training to other health, social care, education, and voluntary services. Participate in multiagency meetings and case conferences, ensuring clear communication of findings and recommendations. About us About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number HCRGCG/TP/24475/13627 Job locations HCRG Care Group Epsom Surrey KT19 0JP Job description Job responsibilities As a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated: Competitive Pay & Pension : Enjoy a Band 7 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits. Professional Growth : Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices. Exclusive Rewards : Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway. Wellbeing Support : Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more. Flexible Pay Options : Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts. Learning & Development : Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow. Recognition & Involvement : Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team. The Ideal Candidate Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Member of RCOT Evidence of Post graduate training/or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as: Child Development Specialist courses/ study on conditions that affect child development, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, neurodevelopment conditions, sensory needs Experience of managing own caseload and work effectively with a range of complex needs clients Experience of providing clinical supervision to other OTs and assistants Desirable Membership of Special Interest Group Clinical Educators qualification Higher qualification in relevant clinical area eg sensory integration Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS Experience of participation in education of students Other requirements: Car driver with own car insured for business use Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification. Job description Job responsibilities As a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated: Competitive Pay & Pension : Enjoy a Band 7 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits. Professional Growth : Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices. Exclusive Rewards : Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway. Wellbeing Support : Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more. Flexible Pay Options : Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts. Learning & Development : Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow. Recognition & Involvement : Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team. The Ideal Candidate Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Member of RCOT Evidence of Post graduate training/or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as: Child Development Specialist courses/ study on conditions that affect child development, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD, neurodevelopment conditions, sensory needs Experience of managing own caseload and work effectively with a range of complex needs clients Experience of providing clinical supervision to other OTs and assistants Desirable Membership of Special Interest Group Clinical Educators qualification Higher qualification in relevant clinical area eg sensory integration Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS Experience of participation in education of students Other requirements: Car driver with own car insured for business use Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification. 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