Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Harlow, CM18 7NG |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | E0279-26-0103 |
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Job Introduction We are looking for a permanent Band 6 Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist to join our Community Childrens Therapy Team in West Essex, covering Uttlesford, Harlow and Epping Forest. You willjoin our award winning Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service, where we are trail blazing a new integrated partnership model with Barnardos;a model that drives efficiencies so we can put more people in our services, spending time with children and families to improve health outcomes in the local community. As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for a caseload of children in the Harlow area, working at universal, targeted and specialist levels.Youll work closely with our team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants, within a diverse multidisciplinary team with other dedicated staff as part of our innovative Child and Family Wellbeing Service.You will benefit from the support of friendly and inclusive colleagues and access regular supervision with a Band 7 Occupational Therapist. The Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapywith HCPC registration and a minimum oftwo yearspost graduate practice in paediatrics, with experience of working with children and young people in the community Postgraduate training or relevant experience in areas such as child development, autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Experience working with children in a paediatric setting. Proficiency in a range of assessments and treatment approaches. Strong knowledge of typical and atypical child development. Experience delivering Childrens Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, grounded in relevant theory. Ability to analyse assessments and create SMART goal-based treatment plans. Skill in designing and delivering tailored Occupational Therapy programmes. Understanding of specialist equipment and postural management. Effective multi-agency and multidisciplinary working skills. A solid grasp of child protection procedures. Knowledge of the EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) process for children with special educational needs. Strong communication and organisation skills and a flexible approach will ensure you deliver positive experiences to service users at every stage of their healthcare journey. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes Please see the attached job description for a full person specification.