Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist - NE Surrey

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Children's Community Health Team in North East Surrey. As a key member of our Paediatric Therapy Team, you will perform specialist assessments, develop child-centered intervention plans, and deliver impactful therapies for children with varied and complex developmental needs. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including paediatricians and educators, and contribute to service improvement initiatives. This role offers flexibility through hybrid working, opportunities for professional growth, and access to a wealth of resources and exclusive benefits to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

The HCRG Care Group is committed to improving the lives of individuals by transforming health and care services. We value creativity, autonomy, and professional development within our teams and encourage an open and just culture where ideas are welcome and implemented. Our team in North East Surrey is dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families. We offer a supportive and forward-thinking work environment with access to excellent clinical support and opportunities for teaching and development. Benefits include a Band 6 Agenda for Change Salary, NHS Pension, and access to My Reward Hub for discounts on everyday purchases.

Package Description:

As a Band 6Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be part of our valued Therapies Team in North East Surrey, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Band 6 Agenda for Change Salary with NHS Pension
• Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year

Are you a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapistready to grow your career in a supportive, forwardthinking service?

Were looking for a talentedBand 6 Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and highly skilled Childrens Community Health Team in Surrey.This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families, working within a service that values creativity, autonomy and professional development.

Why Join Us?

As part of our Paediatric Therapy team, you will play a vital role in supporting children with a wide range of complex needs.You will use your specialist skills to complete assessments, deliver impactful interventions, and empower families to help their children thrive.

Youll also enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, excellent clinical support, and opportunities to lead, teach and develop as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary service.

What you will be doing?

• Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and therapy for children with varied and complex developmental needs
• Using evidencebased practice to create childcentred intervention plans that support meaningful progress in home, educational and community settings
• Managing and prioritising your own caseload with autonomy, while receiving support from an experienced Band 7
• Communicating sensitively and clearly with parents, carers and professionals, ensuring families feel supported and heard
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including paediatricians, education staff and external agencies
• Supervising junior staff, assistants and students, and contributing to their development
• Producing clear, highquality clinical reports and documentation
• Delivering training to parents and professionals
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives, audits and development projects
• Maintaining your professional growth through CPD, reflective practice and supervision

What we are looking forEssential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Postgraduate training or equivalent experience in:
  • • Child development
    • Autism, ADHD or neurodevelopmental conditions
    • Specialist paediatric approaches
• Solid experience working with children in paediatric practice
• Ability to travel across Surrey (car driver required)

Desirable

• Membership of a paediatric or AHP Special Interest Group
• Clinical Educator qualification
• Experience in a community paediatric therapy service
• Experience working within the NHS

Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.