Locum Occupational Therapist NHS

Zip Hustle; Edgware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading therapy service provider is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to work with children facing communication difficulties. You will assess, plan, and implement OT interventions while collaborating with parents and educators. Essential qualifications include HCPC registration and experience in pediatric therapy, with a commitment to enhancing children's lives. Join a supportive environment that values flexibility and professional growth.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered with proven experience in pediatric Occupational Therapy.
• Experience working with children with communication difficulties is essential.
• Enhanced DBS certificate and up-to-date safeguarding required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver OT intervention for children with challenges.
• Write treatment plans and reports aligned with standards.
• Liaise with parents and educators to embed intervention strategies.

Skills

Autonomous work

Teamwork

Communication skills

Sensory Integration training

Knowledge of AAC

Education

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

Job Summary

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a service that values flexibility demand for term-time, family-friendly working is rising across the education sector.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

If you want to be a changemaker, transform lives and have impact contact us about the role! Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan and deliver goal-focused OT intervention for children with sensory, motor-planning and daily-living challenges in education or home settings.
• Write concise treatment plans, EHCP contributions and reports that align with RCOT and HCPC standards.
• Liaise with parents, teachers, SENCOs and our in-house SLTs to embed strategies in everyday routines.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records and safeguarding best practice.

What We Are Looking For

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with proven paediatric experience (schools, early-years or community children's teams).
• Confidence working autonomously
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS and up-to-date safeguarding.
• Desirable: Sensory Integration training, EHCP report writing, Knowledge and experience of AAC

About Us

Unlocking Language is a leading provider of speech and language therapy services, dedicated to empowering children and young people with communication challenges across London and Greater London. We are expanding our multidisciplinary offer and are now building a pool of HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists to deliver flexible, child-centred Occupational Therapy (OT) programmes alongside our Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) team.

Location

BARNET

What We Offer

• Flexible payment options via your chosen umbrella: Get paid at the rhythm which suits you monthly as standard, with a bi-weekly alternative.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Join a service that values flexibility demand for term-time, family-friendly working is rising across the education sector.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children with communication difficulties.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.

Job Types

Part-time, Temporary, Freelance Schedule

Availability

2-3 days availability

Application Question(s)

Experience: Occupational Therapy : 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Homes or Schools

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable: HCPC

Essential Experience

• Sensory & Physical experience
• Additional experience: Worked with children with Down Syndrome.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Unlocking Language

12 Pepper Street
London
Middlesex
E14 9RP

Employer’s website: http://www.unlockinglanguage.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)