Central London Community Health Trust

Children and Young People's Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Job summary

This role will be to provide Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and treatment to children and young people 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.

Main duties of the job

To support provision of a high quality paediatric occupational therapy service to a caseload of children and young people with occupational therapy identified needs.
To carry out specific assessments and interventions with children and young people as delegated by a senior Occupational Therapist.
To carry a caseload and work independently in a variety of settings, to support children and young people's occupational therapy needs as appropriate.
To support and work with Occupational Therapy Assistants to implement therapy programmes to identified children and young people

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

23 September 2025

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-7483735

Job locations

Merton Birches Poly clinic

4 Birches Close

Mitcham

CR4 4LQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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.

Desirable

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

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

Basic knowledge of the developmental stages of children and young people
Basic knowledge of legislation relating to child health.
Clear & concise written skills with competency in IT skills for reports, advice/activity suggestions and internet use to access Occupational Therapy related information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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.

Desirable

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

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

Basic knowledge of the developmental stages of children and young people
Basic knowledge of legislation relating to child health.
Clear & concise written skills with competency in IT skills for reports, advice/activity suggestions and internet use to access Occupational Therapy related information

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 Poly clinic

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 Poly clinic

4 Birches Close

Mitcham

CR4 4LQ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)