Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

HCRG Care Group; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team in North West Surrey. The role involves providing expert assessments and therapeutic interventions to children with complex needs, developing individualized therapy plans, and supporting junior staff. The position offers a flexible working model, competitive salary, and access to ongoing professional development opportunities. Ideal applicants should hold qualifications in Occupational Therapy and have relevant experience in paediatric care.

Benefits

Band 6 Agenda for Change Salary with NHS Pension

Free tea, coffee, and milk at the workplace

Discounts via My Reward Hub

Access to wages as earned

Mental and physical wellbeing support

Career coaching and eLearning opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Post registration experience working with children in a similar field.
• Experience in community children's Occupational Therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist therapy support and education to children.
• Manage a complex caseload, conducting assessments and setting therapy goals.
• Coordinate service delivery and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Communication with children

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Post graduate training relevant to child development

Job description

# Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist - NW Surrey## Job Introduction#### #### **Job Introduction**Are you an experienced and compassionate**Occupational Therapist** looking to take the next step in your careerWe are seeking a skilled **Band 6 Occupational Therapist** to join our multidisciplinary Children’s Community Health Team. In this vital role, you will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their fullest potential.As part of Paediatric Therapy team you will autonomously manage a complex caseload of children with a range of varied and complex needs. This will involve specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs.You will devise child centred therapy plans using evidence based practice to ensure that the individual’s full potential is developed or maintained.As a Band 6 Occupational Therapist you will provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and students.**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*** Provide specialist therapy support, advice and education to children and their families, using appropriate language and communication methods.* Communicate complex and sensitive information regarding a child’s needs, progress and expectations to parents/carers and professionals.* Undertake specialist assessments, interpret findings, set therapy goals and contribute to multidisciplinary diagnosis and care planning.* Develop, implement, review and adapt evidence‑based, child‑centred therapy programmes for home, education and clinical settings.* Manage and prioritise a caseload, responding to urgent referrals and balancing clinical and professional responsibilities.* Plan and coordinate daily service delivery, including supervision and delegation to therapists, assistants and students.* Line manage Band 3-5 staff, including supervision, appraisals and development support; deputise for Band 7 when required.* Produce high‑quality therapy reports and maintain accurate electronic records in line with professional and organisational standards.* Work collaboratively with parents/carers experiencing emotional distress, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity and professionalism.* Liaise with paediatricians, education staff and external agencies; make referrals to support the child’s wider needs.* Plan and deliver training and presentations for parents, carers, education staff and professionals, both internally and externally.* Support tribunals and legal processes in line with organisational guidance and professional frameworks.* Contribute to service development, audits, research activity and the therapy development plan.* Maintain professional competence through continuous professional development, supervision and reflective practice in line with HCPC requirements.#### #### **Ideal Candidate****Essential*** Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy* Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)* 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 disorder, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions* Demonstrable post registration experience of working with children in a similar area of paediatric practice.**Desirable*** Member of BAOT* Membership of Special Interest Group* Clinical Educators qualification* Working in a community setting delivering children’s Occupational Therapy services.* Demonstrable experience of working in the NHS**Other requirements:** the successful applicant will need to be a car driverPlease see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification**.**As a **Senior** **Paediatric** **Occupational Therapist**, you’ll be part of our valued Therapies Team in South East Surrey, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:* **Band 6 Agenda for Change Salary with NHS Pension*** Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location* Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you* Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates* Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling* Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise* An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year### Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist - NW Surrey* **Salary** Band 6 AfC T&C's & NHS Pension +5% Fringe* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** HCRGCG/TP/24475/18298* **Contract Type** Permanent - Full or Part Time* **Closing Date** 22 February, 2026* **Job Category** HCRG - Allied Health Professionals* **Business Unit** HCRG - Surrey 0-19* **Location** North West Surrey, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 27 January, 2026