We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist. Could you be the one we're looking for?

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic team in mainstream and special school settings. This role is available for an immediate start, offering flexible working hours and a competitive pay rate.

Location: West London

Salary: £30 to £32 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: ASAP

Overview:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and dedicated team. The successful candidate will provide specialist occupational therapy services to children aged 5-11 in both mainstream and special school settings. This is a full-time role, with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, offering a competitive pay rate of £30 to £32 per hour. The position is available to start ASAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for children with a range of developmental, physical, and sensory challenges.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans to address each child’s specific needs.
• Deliver both one-on-one and group therapy sessions tailored to the children's developmental goals.
• Work closely with school staff, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and support for each child.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of therapy plans, adapting interventions where necessary.
• Provide training and advice to school staff on how to support children’s therapeutic needs within the classroom environment.
• Support children in achieving their full potential through inclusive and effective interventions.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Significant experience in paediatric occupational therapy, with a focus on school-based settings.
• Strong understanding of child development and paediatric conditions.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, and educational staff.
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach to therapy.

What is Offered:

• Competitive hourly rate of £30-32 per hour.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week).
• A varied and fulfilling caseload across mainstream and special schools.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children through tailored occupational therapy services.

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call our team on 0203 475 4858.

You could also send your CV to hkhalique@hg-ahp.com to find out more about the Occupational Therapist roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

About us:

Hunter Gatherer AHP are one of the UK’s leading specialist Allied Health Professionals recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.

Oh, and we’re also one of the top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For…

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For more details or to apply, please contact us ASAP!