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Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Requirements
Candidates must have current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist and at least one year of post-qualification occupational therapy experience. They should have practical experience supporting autistic children and young people, strong assessment, clinical reasoning, report-writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage a caseload independently.
Job Description
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
London, United Kingdom | On-site across Walthamstow, Kilburn and Bromley | Permanent, full-time | £36,000–£40,000 per year
Join a specialist private healthcare clinic supporting children and young people with autism, sensory, developmental, emotional and educational needs.
You’ll provide evidence-based occupational therapy, manage your own paediatric caseload and work closely with families, schools, Speech and Language Therapists and other allied health professionals. The role offers regular supervision, specialist autism training and a structured development pathway from Band 5 to Band 6.
This role requires travel between the clinics in Walthamstow (E17), Kilburn and Bromley.
What you'll do:
- Deliver one-to-one paediatric occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
- Complete functional, sensory and sensory integration assessments.
- Develop individualised, evidence-based therapy programmes.
- Write clear clinical reports, recommendations and supporting documentation.
- Manage an independent paediatric caseload.
- Work with families, schools, Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals.
- Give practical strategies and guidance to families and educational settings.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and follow HCPC standards and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Contribute to service development, audits, research and quality improvement.
What you'll bring:
- Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- At least one year of post-qualified Occupational Therapy experience.
- Hands-on experience supporting autistic children and young people with sensory, developmental or neurodevelopmental needs.
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills.
- Clear communication with children, families, schools and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- The ability to manage a caseload independently and contribute to a supportive clinical team.
Pay, hour and benefits
Salary: £36,000–£40,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits.
Hours: 37.5 per week, full-time and permanent. The listed schedule is Wednesday to Friday, 11am–7pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 9am–5pm, with Monday and Tuesday as non-working days.
Benefits include:
- Structured Band 5 to Band 6 progression pathway.
- £500 annual CPD budget.
- Specialist autism training.
- Regular clinical supervision and mentoring.
- Equivalent of 7.5 weeks’ annual leave, including the whole month of August and Easter and Christmas closures.
- Company pension contribution.
- Opportunities to contribute to research and service development.
- Supportive multidisciplinary clinical environment.
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible HCPC-registered candidates.
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From specialised talent search to branded storytelling, Recruit by Nature delivers specialist permanent recruitment across Private Healthcare, Childcare & Specialist Education, with deep expertise in Allied Health, Early Years and Therapeutic Services across the UK. We understand the interconnected healthcare, therapy, education and wellbeing ecosystem, enabling us to support multidisciplinary organisations. We recruit permanent staff for a wide range of private sector services across the UK, including: • Allied Health Services • Outpatient & Therapy Clinics • Rehabilitation Services • Private Hospitals • Nursing Homes • Residential & Supported Living • Learning Disability Units • Mental Health Services • Health & Wellness Services • Community Healthcare Services • Private Nurseries & Forest Schools • Independent & Specialist Schools At Recruit by Nature, we’re proud to combine our industry expertise with forward thinking recruitment strategies, driving results through our Next-Gen Recruitment Solution campaigns which leverages the latest in house recruitment technology, enhancing recruitment advertising through client branding and personalised candidate engagement to build stronger, more sustainable hiring outcomes. Alongside this, our Employer Showcase platform allows businesses to elevate their employer brand and attract exceptional talent by authentically telling their story and highlighting what makes them stand out as an employer of choice.