Bank Occupational Therapist - SE

Job Introduction

Join our team as a Bank Occupational Therapist at HCRG Care Group. In addition to attractive hourly rates, you will benefit from flexible shift booking, wage access, professional growth, wellbeing support, innovative culture, recognition & engagement, and a commitment to excellence in services rated Good or Outstanding by CQC.

• Flexible Shift Booking – Self‑book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work‑life balance.
• Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high‑interest loans or overdrafts.
• Professional Growth – Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 Well‑being Support – Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
• Innovative Culture – Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition & Engagement – Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to Excellence – Be part of a team with Good or Outstanding CQC‑rated services.

• Carrying out high‑quality School‑Based Assessments as part of a Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people.
• Assess and provide tailored advice and interventions for children with diverse needs.
• Develop and implement individualized 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.

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• Knowledge or training in ASD strategies/interventions (e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS).
• Evidence of post‑graduate training or equivalent experience in:
  • Child development
  • ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions
• Experience working with children in a similar paediatric setting.
• Confidence in using a variety of assessments and treatment approaches.

• Membership of BAOT.
• Membership of a Special Interest Group.
• Clinical Educator qualification.
• Experience delivering community‑based children’s OT services.

Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver.