We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a dedicated community children's therapy team on a 3-month locum contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled OT who is passionate about supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential within their everyday environments.

Role Overview

As a Community Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will work with children and young people aged 0–19 years, carrying out comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and providing intervention recommendations across a range of community settings.

Your caseload will involve visiting:

- Mainstream and specialist schools

- Community clinics

- Other appropriate community settings as required

You will work collaboratively with families, educational staff, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.

Key Responsibilitie

- Assess the occupational therapy needs of children and young people aged 0–19 years.

- Complete functional assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans and recommendations.

- Provide advice, strategies, and interventions to support participation in daily activities, education, and development.

- Produce accurate clinical documentation and reports.

- Liaise effectively with parents, carers, schools, and other professionals involved in the child's care.

- Maintain accurate patient records using the SystmOne clinical system.

Essential Requirements

- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.

- Previous experience working as a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist.

- Experience assessing and managing a paediatric caseload within community, school, or clinic settings.

- Knowledge and experience of using SystmOne.

- Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle, as regular travel between schools and clinics is required.

- Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical reasoning skills.

Contract Details

- Position: Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist

- Location: Community-based (schools and clinics)

- Contract Length: 3 months (with potential for extension)

- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

- Start Date: ASAP

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive community team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families while enjoying a varied and rewarding caseload.