Bank Senior Occupational Therapist

Join our team as a Bank Senior Occupational Therapist. As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay (£23.89), at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:

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.

We are recruiting for an experienced Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist to work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children, and to support them, their families, and carers in self-management and care.

The post holder is responsible for devising child-centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice to ensure that the individual's full potential is developed or maintained. The job also includes clinical support, training, and supervision for junior staff and students. Beyond the clinical responsibilities, the role involves management and leadership tasks such as planning and organising the daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants, supervising students and Band 5 staff, handling line management for Bands 3-5 staff, and deputising for Band 7 as needed. Additional responsibilities include adapting practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences, and ensuring safeguarding and incident reporting compliance. Applicants must be a car owner with a valid driving license.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants.
• Supervise students and Band 5 staff; complete appraisals and line management for Bands 3-5.
• Deputise for Band 7 when required.
• Assess children with performance difficulties; provide advice and interventions.
• Recommend and train in specialist equipment for home and school use.
• Formulate treatment plans, write reports, and evaluate outcomes.
• Communicate complex information sensitively to patients and carers.
• Liaise with health, education, and social care professionals; attend case conferences.
• Support tribunal process under Band 7 guidance.
• Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance.

Ideal Candidate: Essential:

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration and compliance.
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice.
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training (e.g., child development, ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions).
• Skilled in paediatric OT assessments, interventions, and theoretical frameworks.
• Ability to analyse assessments, set SMART goals, and design tailored OT programmes.
• Knowledge of child development, specialist equipment, postural management, safeguarding, and EHCP processes.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to convey complex, sensitive information clearly.
• Competent in multidisciplinary working, problem-solving, time management, and adapting practice to individual needs.
• Computer literacy and accurate record-keeping.
• Physical fitness for manual handling and active participation in therapy.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, maintain judgement, and deliver flexible, innovative services.