Occupational Therapist - Experts at Hand

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Experts at Hand Service, working across schools in Hull. Hosted within the established Sensory Processing Service, the post holder will receive regular supervision, support, and development opportunities within an experienced team.

The post holder will work collaboratively with education staff to promote participation, inclusion, and independence for children and young people within school environments. Using a consultation, coaching, and training approach, they will provide occupational therapy advice and recommendations relating to sensory processing, motor skills, handwriting, self-care, functional participation, and access to learning.

The successful candidate will support schools to develop their capacity to meet children's needs through evidence-informed, occupation-focused interventions and whole-school approaches. The role will also include contributing to service development, outcome measurement, and partnership working with education, health, and local authority colleagues.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic therapist seeking to develop specialist paediatric skills while making a meaningful impact on the participation and wellbeing of children and young people across educational settings.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will provide a high standard of evidence-based occupational therapy within the service area.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team.
• Be a positive role model for all staff.
• Ensure patient documentation is accurate, maintaining complete and contemporaneous records in line with HCPC, RCOT, and Trust standards.
• Be responsible for their own autonomous practice and ensure effective patient/client care is maintained.
• Attend and actively engage in Band 5 meetings, continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, and reflective practice.
• Engage with the Trust Preceptorship Academy as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.