Bank Senior Occupational Therapist - NE

As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

• 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.

We are recruiting for an experienced Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist!

To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, and to support them, their families and carers in self-management and care.

The post holder is responsible for devising child centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice to ensure that the individual’s full potential is developed or maintained.

Our Occupational Therapists provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and students.

• Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants.
• Supervise students and Band 5 staff; complete appraisals and line management for Bands 3–5.
• Deputise for Band 7 when required.

• Day-to-day line management of therapy team.
• Independently manage and prioritise own caseload.
• Adapt practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences.

• Assess children with performance difficulties; provide advice and interventions.
• Recommend and train in specialist equipment for home and school use.
• Formulate treatment plans, write reports, and evaluate outcomes.
• Communicate complex information sensitively to patients and carers.
• Liaise with health, education, and social care professionals; attend case conferences.
• Support tribunal process under Band 7 guidance.
• Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance.

• Support Team Lead and Therapies Manager in meeting service targets.
• Participate in supervision, training, audits, and research projects.
• Reflect on practice through supervision and CPD.
• Comply with mandatory training and organisational safety standards.

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration and compliance.
• Minimum 2 years post‑graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice.
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post‑graduate training (e.g., child development, ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions).
• Skilled in paediatric OT assessments, interventions, and theoretical frameworks.
• Ability to analyse assessments, set SMART goals, and design tailored OT programmes.
• Knowledge of child development, specialist equipment, postural management, safeguarding, and EHCP processes.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to convey complex, sensitive information clearly.
• Competent in multidisciplinary working, problem‑solving, time management, and adapting practice to individual needs.
• Computer literacy and accurate record‑keeping.
• Physical fitness for manual handling and active participation in therapy.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, maintain judgement, and deliver flexible,…