Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist- NW

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- Woking

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent
- Full Time

Weekly contracted hours:

37.5

Location:

Woking

Closing Date:

20/09/2026

Job Category:

HCRG
- Allied Health Professionals

Service type:

HCRG
- Children's Services

Business Unit:

HCRG
- Surrey 0-19

As a Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist
, you will be part of our valued team in our Surrey Child and Family Health 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 every day purchases like 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 to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well 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

We are looking for an enthusiastic
Children’s Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Children’s Community Health Team in Surrey . In this role, you will deliver high‑quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment to children with a range of developmental, physical and sensory needs.

You will work closely with families and carers, supporting them in developing effective self‑management strategies to promote independence and wellbeing .

You will be based at one of our Surrey office hubs, with the flexibility to work in a hybrid pattern as part of HCRG Care Group’s flexible‑first approach. Our teams are agile and collaborative, ensuring you are supported while making a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families across the county .

As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll play an important part in supporting children and their families across our service . Your role will include:

Planning & Organising

• Providing day‑to‑day support and guidance to therapy colleagues.
• Managing and prioritising your own caseload with independence and confidence.
• Assessing children’s needs and offering clear, practical advice to help them and their families manage challenges at home and in school.
• Recommending and arranging specialist equipment when needed.
• Helping the Team Lead and Therapies Manager meet service goals and quality standards.
• Taking part in team supervision, training and regular meetings.
• Carrying out assessments, making diagnoses, planning treatment and delivering therapy tailored to each child’s needs .
• Communicating sensitively with children and families, especially when discussing complex or emotional information .
• Working closely with parents, carers, schools and professionals from other services to ensure joined‑up support .
• Training families and school staff in the safe use of equipment and therapy strategies.
• Adapting your approach to suit…