Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist within our Education and Inclusion Therapy Service, you'll join a supportive and innovative team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people in educational settings. Working closely with schools, families and partner professionals, you'll deliver specialist assessments and interventions that help students overcome barriers to learning, develop independence and reach their full potential.

You'll contribute to EHCP provision, support staff development and provide expert advice across a range of specialist educational environments. This term-time only role offers the opportunity to work within a developing service in a high-performing local authority, combining autonomous clinical practice with strong professional support, excellent work-life balance and a salary broadly equivalent to NHS Band 7. There may also be opportunities to contribute to Hampshire Local Area Partnership's Experts at Hand offer, providing specialist therapeutic expertise across settings serving children and young people from early years through to post-16 and beyond.

Main duties of the job

What youll do:

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in educational settings and, where appropriate, at home.
• Work collaboratively with education staff, families and multi-agency professionals to develop and implement effective, child-centred support plans.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews and reporting, including tribunal and care planning documentation.
• Provide clinical and managerial supervision to Occupational Therapists in the team and support capacity-building through training, consultation and tailored programmes within schools and settings.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional standards.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement activities.
• Support whole-school communication strategies and contribute to policy development.
• Manage your own caseload effectively and travel across Hampshire to deliver services predominantly within your geographical patch of the county.

About us

Why join us?

• Be part of an innovative and evolving therapy service within a high-performing local authority, offering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Benefit from a comprehensive induction programme and a strong CPD offer, including internal learning and access to external training.
• Receive tailored clinical supervision from a Specialist Occupational Therapist, alongside regular peer and safeguarding support.
• Enjoy opportunities for careers progression, a term-time only contract, and a healthy work-life balance supported by realistic caseloads and work assigned predominantly within your geographical location.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Details

• Date posted: 18 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £44,554 to £50,197 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Term time hours
• Reference number: F0017-26-0176
• Job locations: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).