Occupational Therapist; Band 6

Calling a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a passion for paediatrics!Are you ready to make a profound difference in the lives of children and their families within the Chorley & South Ribble community?

We are seeking a skilled and autonomous Band 6 OT to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to manage a diverse and stimulating community-based caseload, supporting children aged 3+ with a range of needs including DCD, ASD, ADHD, rheumatological, neurological, and genetic conditions. Your expertise will be pivotal in delivering client‑centred care through specialist assessments (including BOT, DASH, VMI), environmental adaptations, and postural management.

If you are an OT with at least 24 months' specialist paediatric experience, driven by innovation and empowering families to achieve their goals, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer a supportive environment, professional development, and the immense reward of shaping a child's potential.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of a diverse paediatric caseload. Key duties include conducting triage and initial telephone consultations to identify needs and priorities. You'll then undertake specialist assessments, using standardised tools (like BOT-2 and DASH) and clinical observation, to formulate personalised intervention plans.

Your work will focus on practical, community-based solutions. This includes prescribing equipment, recommending environmental adaptations to enhance safety and participation, and providing expert guidance to families and schools. A central part of your role will be empowering parents and carers through skilled coaching and effective signposting to wider services, ensuring a holistic approach for every child.

Join Tehy Care Group, a leading provider dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centred care. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach and our commitment to both our service users and our staff. Our team is built on a foundation of compassion, clinical excellence, and collaborative spirit.

We foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every voice is heard and valued. Our work ethic is driven by a shared passion for making a tangible difference in people's lives, championing the highest standards of quality and safety in everything we do.

When you join Tehy Care Group, you'll be supported with comprehensive induction and continuous professional development opportunities. We offer competitive benefits, which include a strong pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and a culture that genuinely promotes your mental and physical wellbeing. Build a rewarding career with us, where your development is invested in and your contribution truly matters.

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Title:

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Community Paediatrics
Location:
Leyland House, covering Chorley & South Ribble (community, clinic, schools, homes)
Employer: [Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust]

1. Job Purpose

To manage a defined, complex community paediatric caseload, providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention, and advice to children and young people with a range of physical, coordination, developmental, and behavioural needs. The post holder will work autonomously to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that enables participation in daily life.

2. Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

To accept and triage new referrals, conducting initial conversations with families to determine the appropriateness and timeliness for OT involvement.

To undertake comprehensive, specialist OT assessments of children and young people, utilising a range of standardised and non-standardised tools, including:

Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2)

Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC)

Beery-Buktenica Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (Beery VMI)

Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting (DASH)

Clinical observations

Oxford 24/7 Postural Management presenting postures and critical measures

To formulate, implement, and evaluate individualised intervention plans in collaboration with the child, family, and other professionals.

To provide specialist interventions, which may include:

Strategies and programmes to address motor coordination difficulties (DCD).

Environmental adaptations and sensory strategies for children with ASD, ADHD, or behaviours that challenge.

Assessment and provision of specialist equipment to enhance function and safety.

Postural management programmes and equipment reviews.

To conduct telephone consultations with parents/carers to capture the current situation, strengths, concerns, and goals, and to provide signposting to universal and targeted resources.

Professional & Administrative Duties:

To maintain accurate, concise, and timely clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.

To complete all necessary departmental paperwork, including initial assessment forms, risk assessments, and progress…