Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
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Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Job Description: Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Rotational Scheme) – Harrow
Overview
The Harrow Paediatric Occupational Therapy team is seeking a motivated, flexible, and innovative occupational therapist to join their rotational scheme, working with children and young people across Harrow’s community paediatric services. This role rotates through pre-school, mainstream schools, and special schools, offering diverse clinical exposure while supporting Holt’s commitment to family-centred, evidence-based care.
Based at Alexandra Avenue, the team fosters collaboration with health, education, and social care partners in a dynamic setting.
About the Role
This is a rotational scheme, allowing the post-holder to gain broad experience in paediatric OT across:
- Pre-school settings
- Mainstream schools
- Secondary/special schools
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering evidence-based interventions to enhance occupational participation.
- Contributing to clinical audits, research, and departmental development.
- Providing training to colleagues, parents, and OT/physio students.
- Supervising PTA and LSA staff.
The team prides itself on innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a supportive working culture. Development is prioritised, with access to:
- Internal training programmes
- External learning opportunities
- Regular peer supervision
- Project leadership in specialist areas
The post offers: ✔ Flexible working patterns ✔ Structured caseload and prioritisation systems ✔ Access to clinical specialists across areas
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Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice & Care
- Design and deliver individualised OT programmes for CYP, considering family needs and sustainability.
- Facilitate IEP, health planning, and care coordination across services.
- Share information while adhering to data protection and confidentiality policies.
- Adapt communication to cater for diverse needs, including EAL, cultural barriers, and sensory/learning difficulties.
- Involve parents/carers in decision-making and treatment goals.
Collaboration & Education
- Train parents, teachers, and professionals on paediatric disabilities (sensory, motor, functional) and OT interventions.
- Supervise OT students and support PTA/LA staff on tasks.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary meetings, audits, and service development.
Reporting & Documentation
- Produce specialist clinical reports for child-specific evaluations.
- Advise on education/healthcare plans, outlining functional impact in learning environments.
About Working with Us
Team & Benefits
- MDT team of 60+ therapists with strong institutional support.
- Easy transport links from central London/nearby areas.
- Flexible employment aligned with sector needs.
Professional Development
- Regular CPD stipends and shadowing opportunities.
- Structured induction and guidance.
- Avenue to lead projects related to interests.
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Person Specifications
Essential Criteria
Attitudes & Aptitudes
- Outstanding organisation, empathy, and analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict management.
- Adaptability to unpredictable demands and prioritisation.
Communication
- Excellent verbal/written English for reports, training, and stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to communicate effectively with CYP of all ages and abilities.
Experience
- Graduate OT qualification (UK-registered license to practice).
- Digitally literate (clinical IT systems).
- Experience in:
- Postgraduate clinical areas (Paediatrics/Neurology preferred).
- Writing clinical notes/reports.
- Managing a caseload.
- Teaching professionals/parents.
Knowledge
- Occupation-based OT principles (inclusive of neurology, seating, sensory techniques).
- Role-play of health/education/social care professionals.
- Awareness of clinical governance and safeguarding.
Desirable
- Membership of RCOT’s Children, Young People & Families (CYPF) Section.
- Paediatric wheelbase time in a community role.
- Exposed to NICSSEN policies and special educational needs reforms.
Skills & Ethics
- Application of RCOT values: compassion, respect, empowerment, partnership.
- Familiarity with SEND, accessibility legislation, and safeguarding standards.
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