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Paediatric Occupational Therapist
- Location
- Surrey
- Contract
- Permanent
- Salary
- £38,500 to £48,500 per annum
- Posted
- 6 Nov 2026
- Start
- ASAP
- Closing date
- 6 Dec 2026
The role
This Paediatric Occupational Therapist position offers a permanent role based in Surrey, working within a children's therapy practice. You will deliver child-led and family-centred occupational therapy (OT) to support children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences and sensory processing needs. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis with a start date as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for children and young people with varied needs.
- Provide one to one or small group therapy sessions across clinic, school, and community settings.
- Support children with autism, sensory processing differences, developmental coordination disorder (DCD), and cerebral palsy.
- Collaborate with families and the multidisciplinary team to promote child independence and confidence.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to holistic treatment planning.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development (CPD) programmes.
What you'll need
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Proven clinical experience working within a paediatric setting.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community and school visits.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
- Knowledge of sensory processing needs and neurodevelopmental conditions.
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