HCRG Care Group
Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist
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Children’s Occupational Therapist – Band 6 (Essex)
As a Children’s Occupational Therapist, you will be part of our valued team in Essex, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- Band 6 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change (AFC) terms and conditions
- Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location
- Membership of My Reward Hub, offering discounts on daily purchases (groceries, cashback, vouchers)
- Early access to wages to support financial emergencies
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, including mental, physical, and career guidance
- Continuing professional development via eLearning and ‘Outstanding’ career pathways
- Open culture encouraging innovation backed by £100,000+ in ringfenced funding
- Exclusive recognition from CQC ratings—majority of services scored ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, innovative Band 6 Children’s Occupational Therapist to join our Community Children’s Therapy Team in Essex. Are you a caring OT with expertise in paediatrics, looking to:
- Work in a supportive, progressive environment?
- Contribute to transforming children’s care through tailored OT interventions?
- Value an organisation committed to Clinical Excellence and clinical standards?
We’re here for you—let’s make a difference together.
Main Responsibilities
Clinical & Patient-Care Focus
- Manage and prioritise your independent caseload
- Conduct assessments for children with performance difficulties
- Develop tailored self-management plans for patients and families
- Recommend and arrange specialist equipment for home/school use
- Collaborate on treatment plans with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams
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Service Improvement & Collaboration
- Support Team Lead and Therapies Manager to meet service targets
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and governance procedures
- Engage in supervision, training, and team meetings
Documentation & Skills
- Write assessment reports and select appropriate interventions
- Deliver and evaluate therapies to ensure positive outcomes
[Further responsibilities detailed in the attached job description.]
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist with:
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Occupational Therapist (degree/diploma) with HCPC registration
- Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience in paediatrics
- Experience working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism)
- Strong up-to-date CPD credentials
Key Skills
- Proficiency in paediatric assessments and interventions
- In-depth knowledge of child development (typical and atypical)
- Ability to create SMART goal-based treatment plans
- Proficiency in specialist equipment and postural management
- MDA (multi-disciplinary collaboration) expertise (working with education/social care teams)
- EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan) process
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
- Flexible and empathic approach
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Additional Requirements
- Valid UK driving licence with vehicle access for duty
- Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable groups
[Full person specification attached.]
About Our Company
At our organisation, we transform health and care to change lives.
Backed by 16 years of experience, we’re a leading provider of community health and care services. Specialising in:
- Children’s health, including paediatric OT
- Adult/children’s community/primary care
- MSK, urgent care, and sexual health services
Values & Culture
- We care, think, do—collaborating for outstanding outcomes
- Equal opportunities with support for diversity & inclusion
- Disability Confident compliance
Safeguarding
All roles require a safer recruitment process, including DBS checks.
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Why Join Us?
Escape the fluke of popularity—apply early for this in-demand role.
Seeking ethical, caring professionals to deliver impactful OT care in Essex. Join us and transform lives too. 🚀
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