Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist – NHS AfC Band 7, Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours per week. Contract at Alexandra Avenue Health & Social Care Centre, Harrow.

Salary £53,751 - £60,651 per annum (HCA/HCAS pro‑rata for part‑time). Closing 10/02/2026 23:59.

• Lead a highly specialist paediatric OT service for children and young people aged 11‑19 with physical disabilities, profound learning difficulties and multiple needs.
• Coordinate and deliver therapy programmes in mainstream and specialist schools, including prescription of specialist seating, moving and handling equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (PT, SLT, teachers, social services) and provide clinical education to OT students, OTAs and junior staff.
• Manage own caseload, travelling between schools and supporting children within the mainstream setting.
• Advise on manual handling risk assessment and access to specialist equipment in school environments.
• Provide open, effective communication with children, parents/carers and the multi‑disciplinary team, including written information and training packages.
• Lead specialist assessment and differential diagnosis of children with complex presentations and deliver highly specialist treatment programmes in school and special school provision.

• Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree and HCPC licence to practice.
• Member of the College of Occupational Therapists and the CYPF (RCOT) specialist section.
• Advanced training up to Masters level equivalent in paediatric OT, including child development, sensory integration modules.
• Evidence of CPD portfolio including specialist short courses relevant to children with special needs and disability.
• Experience of working with school‑aged children with complex needs, physical and learning disabilities, perceptual‑motor disorders and neuro‑developmental disorders.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum, foundation stage and specialist aids, equipment and seating systems, including assistive technology.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritise workload and work in an unpredictable environment.

Flexible working options, including bank assignments. NHS electronic staff records and national probationary period of 13 weeks. Vaccination encouraged. Applicants requiring sponsorship will be considered. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.