Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Hillingdon

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# Occupational Therapist Location: Hillingdon Contract: Permanent (Term-Time Only or Full-Time options available) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE + £5,000 Welcome Bonus Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist educational setting, supporting children and young people with Autism, SEMH needs, developmental trauma, and neurodiverse profiles to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence. ### Key Responsibilities: - Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions tailored to individual pupil needs. - Manage and develop an Occupational Therapy caseload with support from a designated clinical supervisor and site lead. - Work collaboratively with education staff, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to create positive outcomes for pupils. - Provide consultation, guidance, and training to school staff to support therapeutic approaches across the setting. - Contribute to person-centred therapeutic plans that promote independence, engagement, and wellbeing. - Maintain accurate clinical records and produce clear, concise reports. - Work within professional standards and the organisation's Occupational Therapy Ways of Working framework. ### Requirements: - Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy. - HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. - Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). - Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. - Experience working with children and young people, neurodivergent individuals, or those with learning, emotional, or mental health needs. - Strong understanding of Occupational Therapy principles and their practical application. - Excellent communication, report-writing, and multidisciplinary working skills. - Interest or experience in Sensory Integration or sensory-informed practice is advantageous. ### Why Join Our Client? - £5,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to T&Cs). - £2,000 annual CPD training allowance following probation. - Opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary clinical network of over 350 professionals. - Access to regular peer support, specialist forums, and professional development opportunities. - Flexible contract options to support work-life balance. - Pension scheme and Life Assurance. - Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support services. - Enhanced family-friendly benefits including maternity, paternity, and fertility support. - Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes. - Hundreds of employee discounts available in the UK and abroad. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in a specialist educational environment while benefiting from excellent professional development and career progression opportunities. Interested? Apply today to be considered.