Paediatric Occupational Therapist — Sensory Integration (Permanent)

A small, specialist paediatric therapy team is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to work with children and young people aged 0–25 at its sensory integration gym clinic in Camberley, Surrey, with community and school work as well. Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time considered, Monday to Friday with flexible working hours. Salary £35,000–£50,000 per annum, DOE.

Why join us?

We're a close-knit team of experienced paediatric occupational therapists, with peer supervision and support built in. Our team holds postgraduate training in Ayres Sensory Integration, Kelly Mahler's Interoception programme, Therapeutic Listening, Quickshifts and CO-OP. We believe in working with the whole family, taking a mind, body, heart and soul approach to therapy, and we value your work-life balance.

Team meetings and socials are held at least termly. Statutory training is provided, formal supervision is available, and career development reviews are part of the package. Full-time employees receive up to 40 days' paid annual leave including bank holidays.

The role

• Carry a clinical caseload as an autonomous practitioner
• Assess children using standardised and informal assessment tools
• Devise family-centred treatment plans using goal attainment scaling
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group sessions in clinic and in schools
• Write clear clinical assessment reports, and keep high-quality clinical records
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and families to manage risk and promote each child's progress

Children present with a range of needs, including Sensory Processing Disorder, autism, dyspraxia, cerebral palsy, dyslexia, speech and language delay, global developmental delay and neurological conditions.

What we're looking for

• Essential: Recognised UK Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy, and HCPC registration
• Essential: Clinical experience of working with children with autism, dyspraxia, sensory processing disorder and neurological needs
• Essential: Postgraduate short courses at postgraduate level, plus a car driver's licence
• Essential: Excellent communication, observation and report-writing skills, and strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Desirable: Wider paediatric experience in clinical or educational settings, and a valid Enhanced DBS

The post involves floor-level working with young children, some lone working with families, and moving and handling equipment. References, copies of qualifications and course certificates, and HCPC and DBS certificates are required.

To apply or ask a question in confidence, get in touch.