Band 7 Locum General Medicine Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Band 7

Location: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust – Alexandra Avenue Health Centre, Harrow

Area: North West London NHS

Salary: £negotiable

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: Ongoing (initial 12 weeks)

Job Details

A Band 7 Paediatric Occupational Therapist is required to start ASAP for an initial 12-week locum contract. This role focuses on delivering therapy to children and young people aged 5–11 years with additional needs across mainstream school and clinic settings within the borough.

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  • Deliver blocks of occupational therapy to children and young people with EHCPs within mainstream school settings.
     

  • Provide therapy input to children transitioning from pre-school to primary school during the current academic year.
     

  • Review, plan and implement structured blocks of therapy in line with individual needs and outcomes.
     

  • Upskill parents, carers and school staff to support therapy goals effectively.
     

  • Complete goal-setting documentation, provide written advice and contribute to annual review reports where required.
     

  • Manage a caseload organised to minimise travel, while working flexibly across the borough.
     

  • Deliver creative and engaging therapy sessions tailored to each child’s needs.
     

  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support holistic outcomes.

   

  Skills & Experience

   

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    • Experience working with children aged 5–11 with additional needs.
       

    • Previous experience delivering therapy within both school and clinic settings.
       

    • Strong knowledge of EHCP processes and outcome-focused therapy delivery.
       

    • Excellent communication skills to engage children, families and education staff.

     

    Working Hours

     

    37.5 hours per week

    Monday to Friday, 08.30 – 16.30

    Flexible working considered (e.g. 08.00 – 16.00 or 09.00 – 17.00)

    Full time preferred, part time considered

    Code:  U. AHP321. 016001.B19463