Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Adaptations

Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Location: Scotland
Duration: Ongoing
Schedule: Full-Time (Part-Time Considered)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
Rate of Pay: Competitive (DOE)

Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Locum Opportunity

Hunter Gatherer AHP are recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a friendly and supportive Children’s Occupational Therapy Service in Scotland.

This community-based role offers the opportunity to work with children and young people who have a range of developmental, neurological and physical needs, helping them achieve greater independence across everyday activities including self-care, play, education and leisure. The service has a strong focus on neurodevelopmental conditions and works collaboratively across Health, Social Care and Education.

The Role

You will independently manage a varied paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions within the most appropriate setting, including homes, schools, nurseries, clinics and virtual appointments.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with children, families, education staff and other professionals to develop person-centred intervention plans that maximise functional outcomes and participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an independent community paediatric caseload.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions for children and young people.

• Deliver therapy within homes, schools, nurseries, clinics and via virtual appointments.

• Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools and Health & Social Care professionals.

• Assess functional abilities relating to self-care, education, play and leisure.

• Complete equipment and adaptation assessments where appropriate.

• Support children with a wide range of conditions including:

  • Neurodevelopmental conditions

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • ADHD

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Developmental Delay

  • Neurological and musculoskeletal conditions

• Take a lead role in supporting and developing the neurodevelopmental pathway within the Occupational Therapy service.

• Provide advice, education and skill-sharing sessions for families, education staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.

• Contribute to service development, clinical audits, research and evidence-based practice.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives across Occupational Therapy and wider AHP services.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage caseload priorities effectively.

• Participate in clinical supervision and CPD activities.

• Support and supervise junior staff and Occupational Therapy students where appropriate.

Requirements

• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist.

• Previous UK Paediatric Occupational Therapy experience.

• Experience working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Community paediatric experience is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload.

• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

If you’re looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive children’s service, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact:
Grace Snedden
 0203 833 0782
gsnedden@hg-ahp.com