Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
Children's Occupational Therapist
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist
East of England Community Health Care – Children’s Occupational Therapy Service
About the Organisation
The East of England Community Health Care provides an integrated Occupational Therapy (OT) service, merging health and social care roles with over a decade of experience.
You will join a dynamic team of skilled occupational therapists and assistants, collaborating closely with physiotherapists, the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), local authorities, and schools.
The service has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and is recognised for delivering innovative, high-quality care that empowers people to live life closer to home.
Our staff survey results (now in their seventh consecutive year) highlight our culture of staff engagement, professional development, and excellence, making us a top-tier specialist community provider.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to support children and young people (0-19 years) with a wide range of disabilities and developmental delays.
This versatile post will involve working across multiple settings:
- Named special school
- Community caseload (varying locations)
- The Oak Tree Centre (clinic base, Huntingdon)
- Families’ homes
- Mainstream schools & pre-school settings
You will:
- Lead your own caseload, ensuring high-quality OT interventions for children and families.
- Supervise junior staff/students within your team, contributing to their training and development.
- Work collaboratively across traditional health and social care boundaries, fostering strong relationships with schools, the MDT, local authorities, and physiotherapists.
- Hybrid working model – Based at The Oak Tree Centre, but requiring travel across Huntingdonshire county for training, CPD, and service delivery.
- Uphold the service’s commitment to innovation and continuous professional development (CPD).
Our Culture & Benefits
✅ High-quality care environment supported by a skilled, passionate team. ✅ Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training insights and reflective practice. ✅ Work that makes a tangible difference for children and young people with disabilities. ✅ Outstanding reputation – không chỉ là nghị định,thuộc về chất lượng công tác, và utsóp. ✅ A culture that prioritises staff engagement, diversity, and inclusion.
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Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children with complex disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Establish and maintain interdisciplinary working relationships across health, education, and social care sectors.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, therapy students, or assistant OTs.
- Work flexibly to meet diverse service needs, including clinic-based, school-based, and community visits.
- Participate in mandatory training and continuing professional development (CPD).
- Promote holistic care that maximises children’s independence, school participation, and overall well-being.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practice in paediatric OT.
Impact & GoalAlignment
- Enable children to thrive in home, school, and community settings.
- Support families with strategies for daily living, participation, and inclusion.
- Contribute to service innovation and improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with schools to effectively support students’ developmental needs.
About You (Person Specification)
Experience & Qualifications
- Registered Occupational Therapist on the UKVHC (UK Register of Healthcare Professionals).
- A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualifying experience (though all experiences are welcome!).
- Extensive experience in working with children or young people with diverse disabilities/developmental challenges (preferred but not mandatory).
- Familiarity with school-based, community, and home-visit settings beneficially.
- Commitment to multidisciplinary working, including with educational, social care, and clinical colleagues.
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Essential Competencies
✔ Exceptional clinical judgement and problem-solving skills. ✔ Strong ability to build therapeutic working relationships with children, families, and professionals. ✔ Effective communication skills (written and verbal) across ages and educational sectors. ✔ Ability to supervise and mentor effectively in a senior role. ✔ Adaptability and willingness to work in mixed settings (special schools, homes, and community environments). ✔ Ongoing interest in professional development and research.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with assistive technology and family-centred practice.
- Knowledge of the Children Act, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) frameworks.
- Interest in project management or contributing to strategic planning.
Location & Working Arrangement
- Primary base: The Oak Tree Centre, Huntingdon (stepped offices supported for hybrid working where appropriate).
- Regular travel across Huntingdonshire will be required.
- Flexible on-site and remote/hybrid attendance for CPD and team meetings.
Application Now Open – Deadline: 6 July
Should activity levels be high, we reserve the right to close the recruitment early. We look forward to receiving your application!
Why apply with us? Because at East of England Community Health Care, we don’t just care—we lead. Every day, our team delivers exceptional care that’s built on collaboration, trust, and relentless commitment to our clients.
For more information or to arrange an informal informal visit or discussion, contact:
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Anna Clark-Frew — North Occupational Therapy Team Lead Email: anna.clark-frew1@nhs.net
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Gerald Maidens — Operational Contact Email: gerald.maidens@nhs.net
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