Posted 7 months ago
Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Middlesex
Middlesex
AI Summary
Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist acting as Neurological Lead OT, assessing and treating children with complex neurological needs, leading an Upper Limb Intervention Clinic, and supervising junior staff within an NHS multidisciplinary team.
About this role
Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Neurological Lead
Location: London Borough of Hounslow
Contract: Locum
Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Our client is seeking an experienced Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic Children’s Therapy Service in Hounslow. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on neurological conditions within a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to children and their families across community, school, and clinical settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the Neurological Lead OT, providing specialist assessment, treatment, and advice for children with complex neurological needs.
- Lead and develop the Upper Limb Intervention Clinic, including standardized assessments, splint fabrication, and intervention planning.
- Work within multi-disciplinary diagnostic clinics for babies and young children with emerging neurological conditions.
- Manage a complex caseload of children with neurological and developmental disabilities across community settings.
- Provide structured training and advice to parents, carers, and education staff to support functional development and inclusion.
- Contribute to clinical research, audits, and service development, ensuring evidence-based practice.
- Offer clinical supervision to junior staff and OT students.
Requirements:
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Significant experience in paediatric occupational therapy, with expertise in neurological conditions.
- Advanced skills in upper limb assessment and intervention, including splinting.
- Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary working and statutory education processes.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and clinical reasoning skills.
Why Join Our Client?
- Opportunity to lead and innovate in a specialist neurological service.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment within a forward-thinking NHS Trust.
- Commitment to professional development, research, and service improvement.
Skills
Clinical AuditHCPC RegistrationMulti‑disciplinary WorkingNeurological ConditionsPaediatric Occupational TherapyService DevelopmentSplint FabricationUpper Limb Assessment
