Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Southampton, Hampshire, SO15

Join a supportive and highly specialised paediatric allied health team offering flexible working, structured clinical development and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people across Southampton.

Permanent, full-time or part-time, with term-time arrangements also considered.

£40,000–£44,000 per annum, dependent on experience and calculated pro rata for part-time or term-time arrangements + benefits.

Alongside a competitive salary, you will benefit from flexible working, structured clinical support and ongoing professional development.

• Flexible full-time, part-time and term-time working options.
• Minimum commitment of three days or 22.5 hours per week.
• Home-based report writing and clinical administration.
• Structured three-month induction with weekly supervision.
• Fortnightly or monthly supervision following induction, depending on individual need.
• Monthly continuing professional development opportunities.
• Access to external courses and online learning.
• Joint working with highly specialised and experienced paediatric clinicians.
• Sensory Integration development opportunities.
• Trauma and attachment training.
• A clear clinical-development pathway within a supportive private healthcare service.

Permanent full-time, part-time or term-time position.

Community caseload covering Southampton and locations within approximately 30 minutes of SO15.

• A minimum of three days or 22.5 hours per week is required.
• Term-time contracts require a minimum commitment of 38 weeks per year.
• Clinical work is delivered across schools, family homes and community environments.
• Non-client-facing work can ordinarily be completed from home.
• The role does not require travel across the whole of Hampshire.

As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will manage a varied community caseload across Southampton, Hampshire, SO15, supporting children and young people aged approximately 2–25 with developmental, neurological, sensory, motor and self-regulation needs. Working across private healthcare and private education environments, you will deliver specialist allied health and paediatric occupational therapy assessments and interventions in schools, family homes and other community settings.

The service provides bespoke, creative and flexible occupational therapy using neuro-affirming approaches. Each child or young person’s individual needs remain central to assessment, intervention planning and the development of practical strategies.

Your work may support participation in play, education, self-care, daily living, social activities and the development of practical life skills. You will create clinically informed recommendations and measurable therapy goals that help children and young people participate more confidently in everyday life.

The wider service also supports EHCP assessments, educational transitions, handwriting and motor skills, parent and school advice, and specialist school-based provision. This opportunity is suitable for a capable Band 6 Occupational Therapist or an experienced Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist ready to progress into a role with increased autonomy, structured supervision and continued professional development.

• Manage a community-based paediatric occupational therapy caseload across Southampton and the surrounding area.
• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for children and young people with developmental, neurological and functional needs.
• Plan and deliver individualised interventions supporting sensory processing, motor development, self-regulation and participation in daily activities.
• Develop clear treatment recommendations, practical strategies and measurable therapy goals.
• Support children and young people with SEND and EHCP-funded occupational therapy provision.
• Assess and promote skills relating to play, learning, self-care, daily living, handwriting, coordination and independence.
• Produce detailed, accurate and clinically robust assessment and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with…