Hampshire County Council

Specialist Occupational Therapist HCC622769

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Job summary

As an Occupational Therapist in our Education and Inclusion Therapy Service, youll join a supportive and forward-thinking team delivering impactful therapy to children and young people in educational settings. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a developing service in a high-performing local authority. The role is term-time only (working 40 weeks per annum), offering excellent work-life balance and a competitive salary broadly equivalent to NHS Band 7.

Our service is a friendly, welcoming team of professionals who are all passionate about the work we do. We are also committed to creating effective and meaningful roles for our employees that enable therapists to develop autonomous practice while having access to strong support.

Main duties of the job

Youll work collaboratively with schools, families, and professionals to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

Youll deliver specialist assessments and interventions, contribute to EHCP provision, and support staff development in specialist settings. Working across varied educational environments and within a multi-agency team, youll apply your clinical expertise to support students sensory and physical needs, helping them access learning and daily activities with greater independence.

About us

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.

Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,948 to £54,423 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Term time hours

Reference number

F0017-25-0103

Job locations

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

  • Please see link to Candidate Pack
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

  • Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

  • Please see link to Candidate Pack

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

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

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Service

Elspeth Ringrose

elspeth.ringrose@hants.gov.uk

03707796321

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,948 to £54,423 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Term time hours

Reference number

F0017-25-0103

Job locations

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


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