Bank Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Surrey

HCRG Care Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Surrey is looking for a Bank Band 7 Occupational Therapist to provide specialist OT services to children with complex needs. This role emphasizes collaboration with educational professionals, ensuring high-quality, child-centered care. Candidates should possess strong qualifications, including a degree in Occupational Therapy and paediatric experience. The position offers flexible shift booking and a competitive hourly rate, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled therapists seeking work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible shift booking

Wagestream access

Professional growth opportunities

24/7 well-being support

Innovative culture

Recognition and engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Must hold a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and be HCPC registered.
• Experience in child development, particularly in neurodevelopmental conditions like ASD and ADHD.
• Strong paediatric experience and ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist OT assessment and intervention for children with complex needs.
• Supervise and allocate work to assistants and students.
• Collaborate with educational professionals on child care plans.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Tools

Specialist equipment knowledge

Job description

Vacancies Bank Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Surrey

Job Introduction

As a Bank Band 7 Occupational Therapist we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

• Flexible Shift Booking – Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
• Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth – Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 Well-being Support – Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture – Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement – Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence – Be part of a team with "Good" or "Outstanding" CQC-rated services.

Job Introduction

Are you an experienced and compassionateOccupational Therapist looking to take the next step in your career ?

We are seeking a skilled Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Children’s Community Health Team.In this vital role, you will provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based Occupational Therapy (OT) intervention to children and young people with complex needs.

To work with education and other professionals and parents/carers to support the OT needs of children with Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs).To ensure a high standard of child centred service delivery is achieved in line with best practice and commissioning intentions

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 .

Responsibilities

• Day-to day line management of a team of therapy professionals.
• Providing high quality, specialist, child centred care for children on a designated OT caseload.
• Working with educational professionals, carers and the multidisciplinary team to provide a co-ordinated approach to children and young people’s OT needs, within their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
• Providing timely OT advice, reports and management plans to be integrated within the child or young person’s daily curriculum, including attending Annual Review meetings and updating OT recommendations and provision, as part of a child or young person’s EHCP.
• Provide information, relevant training and support to parents, carers and education/other professionals.
• Participating in the Tribunal process for relevant children, as requested by the Service Manager and Local Authority.
• Contributing to service key performance targets
• Working with the Children’s Community Health Team and Service Manager on operational issues and service developments. • Working alongside and liaising with the Children’s Community Health Team over the needs of child/ young person and service provision.
• Supervising, supporting and allocating work to assistants, OT students and less experienced therapists
• Providing highly specialist knowledge and skills, including training and support, within relevant clinical area, to other OTs and other professionals and assistants

Ideal Candidate

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registered and RCOT member

Post-graduate training/experience in child development, neurodevelopmental conditions (ASD, ADHD), sensory needs

Strong evidence of ongoing CPD and substantial post-registration paediatric experience

Skilled in paediatric OT assessment, intervention planning (including SMART goals), and delivery of tailored programmes

Confident managing a varied caseload with complex needs and working effectively within multidisciplinary and educational settings

Experience supervising OT staff/assistants and delivering training

Good knowledge of child development, specialist equipment, postural management, safeguarding, SEND processes and relevant health/education policies

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex or sensitive information to children, families and professionals

Strong problem-solving, clinical reasoning, time-management and IT skills; accurate written records

Able to adapt practice, work independently, manage pressure, and engage in physically active sessions

Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work

Membership of a relevant Special Interest Group

NHS experience and involvement in student education

Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

Bank Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Surrey

• Salary Hourly rate of £27.08
• Frequency Hourly
• Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/24475/17908
• Contract Type Bank
• Closing Date 18 January, 2026
• Job Category HCRG - Allied Health Professionals
• Business Unit HCRG - Surrey 0-19
• Location North West Surrey, United Kingdom