Job overview
Children's Occupational Therapist - Band 6
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated OT to join our well established and innovative Children’s OT service that combines the traditional roles of both health and social services OTs. We are a dynamic, friendly and supportive team of OTs and OT Technical Instructors who have a wide range of skills and expertise.
The service has a good reputation and we work closely with colleagues across Children’s Services in Health, CAMHS, Education and Social Services. We have recently relocated to a modern purpose built Children’s Development Centre promoting MDT working and shared working spaces.
Proposed Interview Date: 27th August 2026
Main duties of the job
You will be providing OT input to children with a wide range of disabilities working across a range of settings including; in their homes, nurseries, and respite placements within Croydon.
You will be delivering therapy at universal, targeted and specialists levels. Intervention will be a range of parent groups, coaching, monitoring and MDT working.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description and main responsibilities attached for full details of this exciting role that is available.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Valid UK manual driving licence
Desirable
- Car owner
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate OT experience in relevant settings.
- Knowledge of current best practice in Children's OT
- Experience of working with children at undergraduate level, or in another relevant setting.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary work
Desirable
- Postgraduate Children's OT experience
- Experience working with children who have a diagnosis or Autism, ADHD and Cerebral Palsy
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Good organisational skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with children, parents and staff, including children with significant communication barriers
- Good report writing skills
- Able to work as part of a team, understanding of team dynamics
Desirable
- Upper limb splinting experience
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding the role of a Children's Occupational Therapist
- Uses clinical reasoning and reflective practice
- Experiential learning to demonstrate the required experience to manage a caseload
- Awareness of clinical governance and children's safeguarding agenda and guidance
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Desirable
- Experience of specialist equipment and housing needs
- Demonstrates an understanding and application of national guidelines / legislation
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development and self-directed learning
Desirable
- Experience of delivering coaching/Co-op interventions
- Experience with equipment and adaptations
- Additional training in neurovidersity related sensory needs
- Attendance of paediatric courses post qualification
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This advert is for Children's Occupational Therapist - Band 6 with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Thornton Heath, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (outer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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