Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
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A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
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HCPC registration
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Ideally 35 years' post-qualification experience within paediatric occupational therapy
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Experience working with children and young people across home, school and community settings
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Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
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Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
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The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
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We would particularly welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with experience supporting children with one or more of the following:
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Sensory Processing Differences (functional assessment of sensory needs)
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Neurodevelopmental conditions
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Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), delayed motor skills and difficulties with gross and fine motor development
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Global Developmental Delay and learning difficulties
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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), language disorders and social communication difficulties
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
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Emotional wellbeing needs, including anxiety and depression
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Hypermobility, muscle weakness and other musculoskeletal conditions affecting movement and function.
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Neurological and physical disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Scoliosis
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Visual and hearing impairments, adapting interventions to meet individual needs
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Feeding, eating and drinking difficulties/dysphagia
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and highly skilled clinician who enjoys working in partnership with families, schools and other professionals to help children achieve their full potential through evidence-based, child-centred therapy.
Main duties of the job
Working across homes, schools and community settings, you will assess, plan and deliver bespoke occupational therapy interventions for children and young people with a wide range of developmental, neurodevelopmental, physical and sensory needs.
About us
KT Healthcare is a family-founded and growing private healthcare provider specialising in Neurodevelopmental, Brain Injury and therapeutic services. We are committed to delivering high-quality assessments and therapeutic support that genuinely improve the lives of individuals and families.
We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team, providing specialist therapeutic services to children and young people with complex needs across the London Borough of Barnet.
Details
- Date posted: 29 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 a year FTE
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: E0479-26-0041
- Job locations: KT Healthcare, Barnet, Barnet, Barnet, Greater London, EN5 1AA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised therapy programmes and provide practical recommendations that support children to participate more fully in everyday activities.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Barnet with Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd in Barnet, England. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £45000.00 to £55000.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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