Specialist Occupational Therapist
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Pediatric Care
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and driven Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Evelina London REACH service on a 9-month fixed-term contract
. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a therapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-informed upper limb rehabilitation and supporting children and young people to achieve meaningful functional outcomes.
Based within the paediatric Occupational Therapy team at Evelina London Children's Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital site, you will work with children and young people aged 0–16 years with asymmetrical/unilateral and bilateral motor disorders, including hemiparesis, as well as infants with emerging movement difficulties and children with additional medical or neurodevelopmental conditions.
As part of a specialist service, you will help children and families maximise participation, independence and quality of life through evidence-based, goal-focused interventions.
Provide Specialist Occupational Therapy Assessment, Treatment Planning And Intervention For Children With Upper Limb Movement Difficulties. Deliver Evidence-informed Rehabilitation Programmes, Including
- Bimanual therapy
- Hybrid programmes incorporating modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) and bimanual therapy
- Upper limb pre-habilitation and rehabilitation
- Splinting and casting
- Goal-directed occupational therapy interventions
Actively contribute to multidisciplinary tone management clinics, including upper limb Botulinum Toxin-A pathways. Work collaboratively with families, community therapists, education providers and other agencies to ensure coordinated care. Support children to develop functional skills for self-care, education, play and leisure activities.
Opportunities to actively contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and research activities are also available. The post holder will support the learning and development of students, therapy assistants and other team members.
Evelina London Children’s Hospital provides specialist children's services for patients from across London, the South East and beyond. The Evelina London REACH service is recognised for its expertise in upper limb rehabilitation and evidence-based interventions for children with movement disorders.
You will join a supportive and innovative occupational therapy team committed to clinical excellence, professional development and service improvement.
The post holder will receive regular clinical supervision from senior specialist occupational therapists, supported by the Clinical Lead and Head of Paediatric Occupational Therapy, alongside professional leadership from the Trust Head of Occupational Therapy. You will also have access to a comprehensive monthly professional development programme and ongoing opportunities to develop your clinical expertise
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Caroline Seward
Job title:
Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist Email address: Telephone number:
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