NHS
Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
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- Degree or equivalent Diploma/Qualification in OT
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- The successful candidate must apply for and receive satisfactory clearance of suitability from the Criminal Records Bureau prior to confirmation and commencement of employment within the Trust.
- Postgraduate/ diploma/ masters level expertise in the specialist field of paediatrics incorporating a wide range of theory and evidence based practise.
- Member of professional body; NAPOT, SINET, BAOT
- Attendance at workshops/ seminars in paediatric OT
- An up to date professional portfolio demonstrating reflective learning.
- Experience of working with people with a wide range of permanent disabilities and short term illness
- Experience in working with clients with neurological impairment
- Experience working with tertiary or voluntary community based services
- Experience working with clients from diverse cultures.
- Understanding of cultural differences and their impact on OT provision.
- Experience in working with children
- Experience working as an occupational therapy assistant.
- Experience of working in health/social care in the community.
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (e.g. SystmOne, RiO).
- Qualification in working with children
- Experience of planning and running groups
- Work in special and mainstream schools
- Experience of psychosocial aspects of working with families of children with disabilities
- Degree or equivalent Diploma/Qualification in OT
- Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- The successful candidate must apply for and receive satisfactory clearance of suitability from the Criminal Records Bureau prior to confirmation and commencement of employment within the Trust.
- Postgraduate/ diploma/ masters level expertise in the specialist field of paediatrics incorporating a wide range of theory and evidence based practise.
- Member of professional body; NAPOT, SINET, BAOT
- Attendance at workshops/ seminars in paediatric OT
- An up to date professional portfolio demonstrating reflective learning.
- Experience of working with people with a wide range of permanent disabilities and short term illness
- Experience in working with clients with neurological impairment
- Experience working with tertiary or voluntary community based services
- Experience working with clients from diverse cultures.
- Understanding of cultural differences and their impact on OT provision.
- Experience in working with children
- Experience working as an occupational therapy assistant.
- Experience of working in health/social care in the community.
- Experience with the NHS patient information database (e.g. SystmOne, RiO).
- Qualification in working with children
- Experience of planning and running groups
- Work in special and mainstream schools
- Experience of psychosocial aspects of working with families of children with disabilities
Job summary
We are looking for a positive, self-motivated Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with children and young people, 0-19years old in Merton.
Your role will be to provide assessment, advice and treatment to children with a range of needs including; coordination, developmental, physical functional, sensory and sensory motor either in 1:1 input, groups or integrated MDT groups. The role will include writing professional reports and advice for Education Health and Care plans and providing written activity programs for the treatment process. The role will include work within a local clinic, schools and supporting families across Merton. The successful candidate should ideally have experience of supporting and developing more junior members of staff.
You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Merton Integrated Complex Needs service and partner community services and with outside services to deliver occupational therapy advice and treatment meeting the needs of children and young people across Merton. You will have had experience of working with children in the community and/or educational settings or similar. You should be able to evidence excellent team working and communication skills and have a passion for personal development.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to provide assessment, advice and treatment to children with a range of needs including; coordination, developmental, physical functional, sensory and sensory motor either in 1:1 input, groups or integrated MDT groups. The role will include writing professional reports and advice for Education Health and Care plans and providing written activity programs for the treatment process. The role will include work within a local clinic, schools and supporting families across Merton. The successful candidate should ideally have experience of supporting and developing more junior members of staff.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Details
Date posted
18 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
824-SOUTH-7804256-A
Job locations
Merton Birches Polyclinic
4 Birches Close
Mitcham
CR4 4LQ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Merton Birches Polyclinic
4 Birches Close
Mitcham
CR4 4LQ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Merton Birches Polyclinic
4 Birches Close
Mitcham
CR4 4LQ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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