Occupational Therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Team Lead
Location: Hillingdon
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,250 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Paediatric Occupational Therapist Team Lead to join a specialist service supporting children and young people in Hillingdon. This is an exciting opportunity for an HCPC and RCOT registered Occupational Therapist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, neuro-affirming care and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and plan the occupational therapy needs of children and young people aged 0-18 years.
• Undertake assessments using standardised and non-standardised assessment tools.
• Produce comprehensive, accurate, and detailed reports in line with neuro-affirming practices.
• Deliver appropriate interventions through individual, group, and school-based sessions using a three-tier model of support.
• Identify and review outcomes to guide treatment planning and intervention pathways.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes regularly to ensure a person-centred approach.
• Attend case discussions, family meetings, school meetings, and EHCP reviews where required.
• Provide advice, guidance, and practical support to parents, carers, schools, and other professionals.
• Advocate for children and families, making onward referrals where appropriate.
• Manage discharge planning and communicate effectively with families and professionals throughout the therapeutic process.
• Maintain responsibility for a defined caseload.
• Supervise assistants, junior therapists, and students.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with external agencies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records, including SOAP notes, therapy programmes, and progress reviews.
• Deliver training and share specialist knowledge with external agencies and professionals.

Professional Development and Governance

• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality, GDPR, and data protection requirements.
• Participate in supervision, performance management, and professional development activities.
• Maintain a comprehensive CPD portfolio in line with HCPC standards.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, clinical developments, and professional guidance.
• Work in accordance with HCPC and RCOT standards and within scope of practice.
• Promote inclusive and neuro-affirming approaches to communication, assessment, and goal setting.
• Contribute to service development, team projects, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Current RCOT membership.
• Experience working within paediatric occupational therapy services.
• Excellent assessment, intervention, and report-writing skills.
• Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental needs and neuro-affirming practice.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and delivering high-quality care for children and young people.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation committed to providing outstanding services for children and young people while offering ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk

£150 sign-up bonus for new candidates and a £200 referral bonus for successful candidate recommendations.