Bank Occupational Therapist

Join our team as a Bank Occupational Therapist at HCRG Care Group, where you'll provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential.

As a Bank Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges. You'll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self-management, independence, and well-being in children's daily lives.

Main Responsibilities:

• Carrying out high-quality School Based Assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people
• Assess and provide tailored advice and interventions for children with diverse needs
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with families and carers
• Recommend and support the use of specialist equipment for home and school settings
• Liaise with professionals across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure comprehensive care
• Provide sensitive and effective communication with children and their families, adapting to their needs and circumstances
• Contribute to team performance targets and participate in supervision, training, and team meetings
• Assist with prioritising treatment goals for children with complex needs or terminal illnesses, ensuring appropriate discharge planning and referrals

Benefits:

• Attractive hourly rates of pay: £19.38 per hour
• Flexible Shift Booking: self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance
• Wagestream Access: track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts
• Professional Growth: gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network
• 24/7 Well-being Support: free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching
• Innovative Culture: share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements
• Recognition & Engagement: nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions
• Commitment to Excellence: be part of a team with 'Good' or 'Outstanding' CQC-rated services

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge or training in ASD strategies/interventions (e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS)
• Evidence of post-graduate training or equivalent experience in child development, ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions
• Experience working with children in a similar paediatric setting
• Confidence in using a variety of assessments and treatment approaches

Desirable:

• Membership of BAOT
• Membership of a Special Interest Group
• Clinical Educator qualification
• Experience delivering community-based children's OT services