Occupational Therapist - NE

Occupational Therapist - NE Surrey

HCRG Care Group

Job Introduction

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will be part of our valued team in our Surrey Children's Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Band 5 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well as career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our ‘Outstanding’ learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least £100,000 of ring fenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding “good” or “outstanding” ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Are you a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives?

Join our Children’s Community Health Team at HCRG Care Group, where you’ll provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges. You’ll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self‑management, independence, and well‑being in children’s daily lives.

Base

You will be based at one of our Surrey‑wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Assess and provide tailored advice and interventions for children with diverse needs.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with families and carers.
• Recommend and support the use of specialist equipment for home and school settings.
• Liaise with professionals across health, education, social care and voluntary sectors to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide sensitive and effective communication with children and their families, adapting to their needs and circumstances.
• Contribute to team performance targets and participate in supervision, training and team meetings.
• Assist with prioritising treatment goals for children with complex needs or terminal illnesses, ensuring appropriate discharge planning and referrals.

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered and compliant with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Evidence of postgraduate training or equivalent experience relevant to speciality such as:
  • Child Development or specialist courses/studies on conditions that affect child development, autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Demonstrable post‑registration experience of working with children in a similar area of paediatric practice.
• Experience of using a range of assessments and treatment methods.

Desirable Qualifications

• Member of BAOT.
• Membership of Special Interest Group.
• Clinical Educator qualification.
• Working in a community setting delivering children’s Occupational Therapy services.

Other Requirements

The successful applicant will need to be a car driver.

Please see attached job description for full personal specification.