Job Description

Job title:

Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

Location:

Maidenhead SL6

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and skilled

Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist

to join our team. In this role, you will work as an autonomous practitioner across a range of settings, delivering high-quality occupational therapy to children and young people with disabilities. You will manage a specialist caseload, support multidisciplinary assessments, and provide expert advice to colleagues and families.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people, working collaboratively with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. You will also play an active role in supervising students and support workers, helping to develop the next generation of practitioners

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex physical, learning, and social needs.
Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessments/reviews.
Deliver specialist advice and recommendations to professionals, schools, and caregivers.
Design, implement and evaluate treatment programmes in line with professional and service standards.
Supervise students on clinical placement and support/junior staff.
Participate in clinical audits and service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Diploma/BSc/Graduate Diploma/MSc in Occupational Therapy.
HCPC registration.
Evidence of CPD and specialist short courses relevant to paediatric practice.

Skills & Experience

Clinical assessment and intervention experience as an Occupational Therapist.
Knowledge of child development, neuro-development, and childhood occupations.
Experience working with children/young people with physical and developmental disabilities.
Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, and report writing.
Familiarity with both standardised and non-standardised assessments.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey sensitive information using empathy and reassurance.
Ability to train and up skill school staff and caregivers.
Experience supervising students and/or junior staff.

Personal Attributes

Commitment to lifelong learning and flexible working.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
Resilient, driven, and motivated to achieve excellent outcomes.
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
Collaborative and resource-sharing mind-set.

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and further training.
Flexible working arrangements across a range of settings.
The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about paediatrics and motivated to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to team@bewellhealthcare.org

Ref No:BE1606246

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From 34.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BE1606246