Occupational Therapist

Join CST as a Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist and Make a Lasting Impact!

Specialist Paediatric (Children’s) Occupational Therapist (OT) Band 6 and Band 7

Midlands Child and Family Therapy Centre, Nottinghamshire (Hybrid Role)

Clinical Lead, Children’s Sensory Therapy Limited (CST)

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking to advance your career? At Children’s Sensory Therapy (CST), we are looking for a passionate and skilled Band 6/ Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people while growing your clinical expertise in Sensory Integration and Sensory Attachment Therapy
.

• Use your advanced clinical reasoning and specialist knowledge in Sensory Integration Therapy to support children and young people with complex presentations, including those with sensory processing difficulties and early life trauma.
• Play a key role in service delivery and evaluation
  , helping to shape the future of our service.

• Supervise, teach, and develop less experienced staff and Occupational Therapy students, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
• Regular CPD opportunities ensure you continue to grow your expertise and stay at the forefront of clinical practice.

• Enjoy a hybrid working model
  , offering flexibility to balance your career and personal life.
• Access a range of well-being initiatives
  , including Bupa health care
  , a well-being day
  , and HR counselling services to support your mental and physical health.
• Be part of a dedicated team where you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by offering high-quality, tailored interventions in a variety of settings—home, school, and our state-of-the-art Sensory Integration Clinic
  .
• Competitive pay,
  pension scheme
  , and annual leave increments recognising your commitment and experience.

As a Specialist Paediatric OT
, you will:

• Manage a caseload of children with complex and diverse presentations, utilising your specialist knowledge in Sensory Integration Therapy and Sensory Attachment Therapy
  .
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalised therapy plans using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and external agencies to provide holistic support, including assisting with EHCP applications and classroom interventions.
• Support service delivery
  , including leading on designated aspects of service evaluation and staff training, in collaboration with the Managing Director.
• Supervise and mentor less experienced OTs and students, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained.

• Qualifications: BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, with HCPC registration
  .
• Specialist Knowledge: Post-graduate training in Paediatrics
  , Sensory Integration Therapy
  , and ideally,
  Sensory Attachment Therapy
  .
• Experience: Extensive experience in paediatric settings, working with children with sensory processing difficulties and early life trauma.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to supervise, teach, and mentor colleagues and students.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Bupa Health Care: Access to comprehensive healthcare through Bupa.
• HR Well-being and Counselling Services: Support from our HR well-being services, including access to confidential counselling services.
• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive rates of pay, in line with your experience and qualifications.
• Annual Leave Increments: Annual leave increases with your length of service.
• A supportive and nurturing work environment focused on your professional growth.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals.
• Monday to Friday hybrid working.
• Access to continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Pension Scheme and access to a range of financial benefits…