Band 5 Locum Acute Occupational Therapist

Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Band 5 or 6 (Locum)

Location: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – Green Wrythe Lane

Area: Surrey NHS

Rate: £Negotiable

Contract: Locum, Ongoing (Short Contract)

About the Role

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 or 6 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Children’s Therapies Service. This short-term locum role requires a therapist with strong paediatric clinical skills and experience working with children with a range of developmental, sensory and physical needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and reviews within a paediatric clinic setting.
• Work with children with ASD, sensory processing difficulties and physical disabilities.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, programmes and recommendations tailored to individual needs.
• Complete accurate and timely note keeping using Emis systems.
• Prepare reports and therapy programmes as required.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and attend relevant multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support children and families through effective communication and person-centred practice.

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist.
• Clinic-based paediatric experience.
• Experience working with children with ASD and sensory processing needs.
• Experience supporting children with physical disabilities.
• Strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently within a busy clinic environment.

Working Hours

• 30 hours per week.
• Any days Monday to Friday.
• 08:00 – 16:00 with a 30-minute break.

Why Join?

• Flexible part-time hours.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive Children’s Therapies Service.
• Varied caseload offering meaningful clinical experience.
• Ideal for Band 5 or 6 therapists seeking short-term paediatric opportunities.

Ready to make an impact in paediatric therapy?

Apply today to join the Children’s Therapies Team at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Code:  U.001012.B19116