Early Child Development Children's Senior Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX4 8AD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9388-26-0027 |
Summary
Please see job description for further details. As a Senior Occupational Therapist within the Early Child Development Pathway, you will play a key role in supporting children and families to achieve their full potential in everyday life. This is a progressive role designed to develop your clinical expertise and leadership skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Your Core Responsibilities Comprehensive Assessment & InterventionUndertake holistic assessments of children with a range of developmental, sensory, and neurodevelopmental needs. Plan and deliver tailored interventions that promote participation and independence across home, school, and community settings. Evidence-Based PracticeApply advanced clinical reasoning and use outcome measures to guide decision-making. Ensure interventions are strengths-based, goal-oriented, and aligned with best practice standards. Collaborative WorkingWork closely with Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, Early Years Practitioners, and other professionals to provide integrated care. Contribute to joint planning and shared problem-solving within the Child Development Centre network. Early Help & Specialist Support Provide proactive, light-touch interventions for common challenges such as sleep routines, communication difficulties, and positive behaviour strategies. Offer tailored advice and practical strategies to families and professionals, ensuring recommendations are easy to implement and effective. You will also at times offer specialist guidance on adaptive equipment and environmental modifications to enhance participation and independence in everyday activities. Professional Development & SupervisionSupport and mentor Early Years Practitioners, Band 4 or 5 OTs in the future, and students on placement. Engage in reflective practice and contribute to service development initiatives. Flexibility & Service ContributionWork across geographical areas when required to meet service needs. Promote participation and inclusion for children and families throughout all aspects of care.