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Specialist Occupational Therapist

Hampshire County Council

Winchester, SO23 8UBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£44,554 to £50,197

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 November 2026

38 days left

Job description

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist within our Education and Inclusion Therapy Service, you'll join a supportive and innovative team dedicated to i...

  • Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in educational settings and, where appropriate, at home.
  • Work collaboratively with education staff, families and multi-agency professionals to develop and implement effective, child-centred support plans.
  • Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews and reporting, including tribunal and care planning documentation.
  • Provide clinical and managerial supervision to Occupational Therapists in the team and support capacity-building through training, consultation and tailored programmes within schools and settings.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional standards.
  • Participate in service development and quality improvement activities.
  • Support whole-school communication strategies and contribute to policy development.
  • Manage your own caseload effectively and travel across Hampshire to deliver services predominantly within your geographical patch of the county.

Please refer to the link provided for

the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding

this role.

  • Be part of an innovative and evolving therapy service within a high-performing local authority, offering a supportive and inclusive environment.
  • Benefit from a comprehensive induction programme and a strong CPD offer, including internal learning and access to external training.
  • Receive tailored clinical supervision from a Specialist Occupational Therapist, alongside regular peer and safeguarding support.
  • Enjoy opportunities for careers progression, a term-time only contract, and a healthy work-life balance supported by realistic caseloads and work assigned predominantly within your geographical location.
  • Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
  • A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Qualifications

Essential: - Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable: - Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential: - Please see link to Candidate Pack

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

18 September 2026

Last checked

22 September 2026

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About the employer

HCC
Hampshire County Council

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