Job summaryChildren Occupational Therapist - Band 5
Childrens Therapy Services are based in the Crystal Children's Development Centre and the band 5 role will involve working from this clinic area with a variety of professionals including other AHPs and medical teams.
To work across health and social services settings combining the traditional roles of both health and social services occupational therapists as part of an integrated occupational therapy service for children, young people and their families.
To provide assessment and interventions for children and families in Croydon, this will be delivered across a specialist, targeted and universal level. The Occupational Therapist would be working with other health professionals and colleagues working with external agencies, within the scope of their own skills and knowledge.
Manual Car driver is mandatory for this post as it community based.
Proposed Interview Date: 31st July 2026Main duties of the jobTo provide a high quality standard of occupational therapy assessment, management, treatment and advice for a caseload of children with a wide range of developmental difficulties and/or disabilities, some of whom may have complex or multiple pathologies.
To work as an autonomous practitioner complying with the standards set by the Health & Care Professions Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapy, Croydon Health Services and the department, thereby being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.
About usCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
Date posted: 01 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year, pro rata, per annum, inclusive of HCAS (outer)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 199-8031520-RB-NA
Job locations: Crystal Children’s Developmental Centre, Malling Close, Croydon, CR7 7YD, United Kingdom
Job descriptionPlease see job description attached for detailed description of the roles and responsibilities for the band 5 children's occupational therapist role
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssential- BSc, MSc or diploma in OT
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable- Relevant postgraduate training including relevant paediatric training
- Member of the appropriate clinical interest group
Skills and AbilitiesEssential- Self-management skills e.g. time management and organisational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication
- computer skills including data entry, use of word processing
Desirable- Commitment to staff development and training
ExperienceEssential- Experience of working with children at under-graduate or post-graduate level, or in another relevant setting
Desirable- Previous Band 5 experience in a relevant setting
- Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD and Cerebral Palsy
- Previous community experience
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of the role of a Children's Occupational Therapist
- Awareness of clinical governance and children's safeguarding agenda and guidance
- Uses clinical reasoning and reflective skills to improve individual practice
Desirable- Knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures
- Demonstrates an understanding and application of national guidelines / legislation
AdditionalEssential- Manual Drivers Licence - valid in the UK
DesirableThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Children's Occupational therapy manager, Lauren Trout, Lauren.trout3@nhs.net, 02082746854
