Highly Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
London, HA8 9BAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£55,524 to £62,652
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
19 November 2026
7 days leftJob description
Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated Occupational ...
We have 1 part time (0.8 WTE) permanent position available for the successful candidate to join our Children's Integrated Therapies (CIT) Team. You will work independently while being part of a friendly, open, supportive and experienced therapy team. Please note a strong Band 6 who is working towards a Band 7 role will be considered as a development opportunity. Alternative working hours and patterns will be considered for this post.
You will have opportunities for Agile working arrangements including the provision of mobile technology and flexible working hours and arrangements.
Whittington Health have an excellent reputation for being innovative, responsive and flexible to the changing clinical needs of the local population. We are treating more patients than ever before and are dedicated to improving services to deliver the best for our patients
Please see detailed job description and specification attached. Full job description and main responsibilities attached.
Working for Whittington Health in Barnet will offer:
- Outer London Pay weighting, worth up to £4,967
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Informal networking across the 4 Boroughs where Whittington Health provides services for Children and Young People: Islington, Haringey, Camden and Barnet
- Commitment to excellence in practice
- Strong and supportive supervision and direct line management
- Agile working in the community using mobile technology
- Flexible working hours and arrangements
- Shadowing opportunities
- Service and Trust Induction Packages
- Specialist advice and second opinions
- Team Meetings
- Appraisals
- Support to develop your own clinical interests
- Team projects co-working with other colleagues.
You will have opportunities for Agile working arrangements including the provision of mobile technology and flexible working hours and arrangements.
Whittington Health have an excellent reputation for being innovative, responsive and flexible to the changing clinical needs of the local population. We are treating more patients than ever before and are dedicated to improving services to deliver the best for our patients
Education & Qualification
Essential: - Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy; - HPC Registration; - Evidence of continued Professional Development related to the post.
Desirable: - Clinical educator training; - Masters level modules or further training courses in speciality; - Member of RCOT
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary working with Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatricians and other agencies to support children with complex needs.
- Experience of assessment, provision and review of specialist equipment and environmental adaptations for children with physical disabilities.
- Experience supporting children with postural management needs at home and in schools.
- Day to day clinical supervision and oversight to junior team members.
- Previous experience working in Special schools
- Sound understanding of confidentiality
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance including SEND, EHCP processes, safeguarding and clinical governance requirements.
- Knowledge of current evidence-based practice relating to postural management, specialist seating, physical disability and participation in children and young people.
Desirable: - Minimum 2 years NHS experience; - Experience of the development and implementation of training programmes for staff/ parents.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Advanced skills in the assessment and management of upper limb function, including splinting, with the ability to provide specialist clinical advice and support for children and young people with complex physical disabilities.
- Excellent therapy assessment and treatment skills in specialist field.
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a complex caseload alongside leadership responsibilities, adapting to changing service demands and priorities.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies. This includes clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills
- IT skills including word processing and excel
- Excellent presentation skills of complex information
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to respond to pressure appropriately
- Professional manner
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Demonstrate trust values: innovative, compassionate, accountable, respectful, excellent
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Desirable: - To have access to a car
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
6 November 2026
Last checked
10 November 2026
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