Description
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.
Our Occupational Therapists provide clinical support, training, and supervision for junior staff and students.
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.
- Day-to-day line management of therapy team.
- Independently manage and prioritise own caseload.
- Adapt practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences.
- 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:
- 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.