Paediatric Occupational Therapist

We are delighted to collaborate with a client on this fantastic Paediatric Occupational Therapist position. It is a remote role where you will need to be able to drive between locations in Cambridge and Suffolk

A minimum of 2 years' experience is required for this upper band 5 role.

This role is open to sponsorship for applicants with a minimum of 2 years Occupational Therapist experience.

Our client is a dedicated, independent Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy practice known for their warm and supportive approach. They work directly with families and children across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and nationally through teletherapy, providing essential therapy services to children with diverse needs.

The role is ideal for a Paediatric Occupational Therapist who has:

• Ideally two years of post-graduate experience working with children who have a range of physical, neurodevelopmental, and genetic needs
  • Open to newer grads if you have some previous experience of working with a caseload independently
• Demonstrated skills in motor development, self-care, and sensory integration
• Experience across various settings, including homes, clinics, nurseries, and schools, or the confidence to work in these environments with minimal guidance
• Strong communication abilities and a collaborative spirit, able to work both independently and as a part of a team
• HCPC registration and Royal College of Occupational Therapists membership (or eligibility to register before the start of employment)
• UK driving license and own vehicle is essential

Duties include but not limited to:

• Independently manage a caseload of children, primarily aged birth to 19 years with moderate to complex needs
• Conduct assessments, plan, and deliver occupational therapy focused on motor skills, self-care skills, and sensory development
• Work across a variety of settings, including home visits, clinics, nurseries, and schools, adapting to meet each child’s unique needs
• Engage with families, building strong rapport to facilitate positive therapy outcomes
• Rely on both your problem-solving skills and regular supervision to grow your expertise while taking responsibility for your caseload from day one

You’ll be based in Littleport/Lakenheath/Brandon, with travel required to Ely, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Norwich, and Cambridge, with potential additional travel to Peterborough, Alconbury, Kings Lynn, and Huntingdon by agreement.

With regret, we cannot respond to candidates who are unsuccessful.