Bank Senior Occupational Therapist – SE Surrey
Job Reference HCRGCG/TP/24475/19784
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Bank
Hourly Rate of £23.89
Weekly contracted hours:
0
Location:
Redhill
Closing Date:
02/08/2026
Job Category:
HCRG – Allied Health Professionals
Service type:
HCRG – Children’s Services
Business Unit:
HCRG – Surrey 0-19
Job Introduction
Join our team as a Bank Senior Occupational Therapist.
As well as the attractive hourly rates of pay, at HCRG Care Group you will benefit from:
- Flexible Shift Booking – Self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance for a better work-life balance.
- Wagestream Access – Track and access earned wages anytime, avoiding high-interest loans or overdrafts.
- Professional Growth – Gain experience across various services, access free training, and join our Strive for Better professional network.
- 24/7 Well-being Support – Free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching.
- Innovative Culture – Share ideas, apply for national funding, and contribute to service improvements.
- Recognition & Engagement – Nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
- Commitment to Excellence – Be part of a team with “Good” or “Outstanding” CQC-rated services.
We are recruiting for an experienced Bank Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist!
To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, and to support them, their families and carers in self-management and care.
The post holder is responsible for devising child centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice to ensure that the individual’s full potential is developed or maintained.
Our Occupational Therapists provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and students.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants.
- Supervise students and Band 5 staff; complete appraisals and line management for Bands 3–5.
- Deputise for Band 7 when required.
Planning & Organization
- Day-to-day line management of therapy team.
- Independently manage and prioritise own caseload.
- Adapt practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Assess children with performance difficulties; provide advice and interventions.
- Recommend and train in specialist equipment for home and school use.
- Formulate treatment plans, write reports, and evaluate outcomes.
- Communicate complex information sensitively to patients and carers.
- Liaise with health, education, and social care professionals; attend case conferences.
- Support tribunal process under Band 7 guidance.
- Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance.
Professional Duties
- Support Team Lead and Therapies Manager in meeting service targets.
- Participate in supervision, training, audits, and research projects.
- Reflect on practice through supervision and CPD.
- Comply with mandatory training and organisational safety standards.
Ideal Candidate
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration and compliance.
- Minimum 2 years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice.
- Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training (e.g., child development, ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions).
- Skilled in paediatric OT assessments, interventions, and theoretical frameworks.
- Ability to analyse assessments, set SMART goals, and design tailored OT programmes.
- Knowledge of child development, specialist equipment, postural management, safeguarding, and EHCP processes.
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to convey complex, sensitive information clearly.
- Competent in multidisciplinary working, problem-solving, time management, and adapting practice to individual needs.
- Computer literacy and accurate record-keeping.
- Physical fitness for manual handling and active participation in therapy.
- Ability to work independently under pressure, maintain judgement, and deliver flexible, innovative services.
- Membership of BAOT/RCOT and Special Interest Groups.
- Experience in community paediatric OT and/or NHS settings.
- Skills in teaching and presenting to staff and external groups.
Other requirements: The post holder must be a car driver and owner with a valid driving license
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