Children's Occupational Therapist - Band 6
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Croydon, CR0 7YDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Children's Occupational Therapist - Band 6 We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated OT to join our well established and innovative Childre...
You will be providing OT input to children with a wide range of disabilities working across a range of settings including; in their homes, nurseries, and respite placements within Croydon.
You will be delivering therapy at universal, targeted and specialists levels. Intervention will be a range of parent groups, coaching, monitoring and MDT working.
Please see job description and main responsibilities attached for full details of this exciting role that is available.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.
Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.
Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.
If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.
At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Other
Desirable: - Valid UK manual driving licence
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- A Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development and self-directed learning
Desirable
- Experience of delivering coaching/Co-op interventions
- Experience with equipment and adaptations
- Additional training in neurovidersity related sensory needs
- Attendance of paediatric courses post qualification
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding the role of a Children's Occupational Therapist
- Uses clinical reasoning and reflective practice
- Experiential learning to demonstrate the required experience to manage a caseload
- Awareness of clinical governance and children's safeguarding agenda and guidance
- Commitment to client-centred, non-discriminatory practice
Desirable: - Experience of specialist equipment and housing needs; - Demonstrates an understanding and application of national guidelines / legislation
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate OT experience in relevant settings.
- Knowledge of current best practice in Children's OT
- Experience of working with children at undergraduate level, or in another relevant setting.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary work
Desirable: - Postgraduate Children's OT experience; - Experience working with children who have a diagnosis or Autism, ADHD and Cerebral Palsy
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities
- Good organisational skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with children, parents and staff, including children with significant communication barriers
- Good report writing skills
- Able to work as part of a team, understanding of team dynamics
Desirable: - Upper limb splinting experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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