Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Employer: Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 51,883 to 58,544 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available

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Description

• Provide specialist occupational therapy services to children and young people aged 0–19 with complex physical disabilities, developmental difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Work three days a week at Richard Cloudesley School, supporting children with complex physical and learning disabilities, and two days at Northern Health Centre, supporting mainstream schools and clinic-based services.

• Independently manage a complex caseload and conduct specialist occupational therapy assessments, interventions and treatment planning.

• Support children’s participation in school activities and promote their independence and development.

• Oversee the provision of therapeutic equipment for use at school and home.

• Deliver, monitor and review occupational therapy services specified in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Conduct clinic-based assessments for children and young people with movement difficulties.

• Train and support parents, teachers and other professionals.

• Collaborate with schools to develop Individual Education Plan (IEP) targets and provide staff training.

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to junior colleagues, trainees and other professionals.

Requirements

• Hold a diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy.

• Have current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

• Possess specialist training in areas such as upper limb rehabilitation, splinting, postural management, sensory approaches, OT CPIP, CO-OP or OPC.

• Have specialist experience managing complex paediatric caseloads involving physical disabilities, developmental difficulties and neurodevelopmental conditions.

• Demonstrate experience in splinting, postural management, positioning and therapeutic equipment provision.

• Have experience developing and delivering training to other professionals.

• Understand paediatric occupational therapy assessment tools and outcome measures.

• Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and the ability to analyse complex clinical information and produce high-quality reports.

• Be able to assess occupational performance, plan interventions and deliver evidence-based care.

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships with children, families, schools and partner agencies.

• Be capable of working independently, managing competing priorities and exercising sound professional judgement.

• Experience in service development, clinical audits or quality improvement is desirable.

• Pass the required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship: Applications from candidates requiring UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered.

• Professional development: Excellent training opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and specialist skills.

• Supervision and support: Individual performance appraisal and supervision from the multidisciplinary team and Occupational Therapy service.

• External training: Further professional training is supported and encouraged.

• Flexible working: Flexible working hours are available, and part-time applicants may also apply.

• Collaborative environment: Work alongside occupational therapists, educators, families and other healthcare professionals.

• Career development: Opportunities to strengthen clinical leadership, supervision and training skills.

• Meaningful impact: Help children and young people with additional needs improve their participation, independence and everyday functioning.

• Inclusive workplace: Join a friendly service committed to equal opportunities and access for all.

Application details

• Closing date: 25 October 2026.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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