A leading independent therapy practice is now looking for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their team.

The practice specialises in paediatric occupational therapies based on the Sensory Integration approach, bringing together experience from across specialities to offer holistic assessment and interventions that build up confidence, independence and fun.

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you’ll provide expert assessment and therapy programmes to children and young people – aged between 2 and 19 years old – as well as offer advice and resources to their families and carers, supporting them to develop both their functional skills and their management of sensory needs.

You’ll support children and young people with a broad range of needs both within the fully-equipped Surbiton clinic and within schools in surrounding boroughs that have Specialist Resource Provisions.

Travel expenses– whether mileage, parking or Oyster/travel card – will be fully reimbursed.

This is a permanent position, ideally full-time (37.5h, Mon-Fri).

Part-time, term-term only, and flexible working options can be also considered.

Person specification:

• (Essential) HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• (Essential) RCOT membership
• (Essential) At least 3 years’ post-registration experience
• (Essential) Experience of paediatric therapies, including for children and young people who have a diagnosis of ASC or ADHD/ADD
• (Essential) Experience of using a Sensory Integration treatment approach
• (Desirable) Experience in delivering therapies for dyspraxia/DCD and/or handwriting

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Flexible working arrangements available
• Potential work from home opportunities
• Peer supervision opportunities
• Reimbursement of all mileage and parking costs for drivers, Oyster/travel card covered for public transport users between appointments
• Wellness programmes and social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Tier 2 visa sponsorship can be supported for candidates with suitable experience
• And more