Package Description:
Join our team as a Bank 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.

Are you a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in childrens lives?

Join our Childrens Community Health Team at HCRG Care Group, where youll provide high-quality Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to children, empowering them and their families to achieve their full potential.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in a multidisciplinary team, supporting children with a range of developmental and performance challenges.

Youll work in partnership with families, carers, and other professionals to enable self-management, independence, and well-being in childrens daily lives.

Base: You will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the flexibility of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.

At HCRG Care Group, we are proud to be a flexible-first employer. Our agile working approach allows our teams to thrive in a supportive and adaptable environment while delivering high-quality care

Main Responsibilities

• Carrying out high-quality School Based Assessments, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for children and young people
• Assess and provide tailored advice and interventions for children with diverse needs.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with families and carers.
• Recommend and support the use of specialist equipment for home and school settings.
• Liaise with professionals across health, education, social care, and voluntary sectors to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide sensitive and effective communication with children and their families, adapting to their needs and circumstances.
• Contribute to team performance targets and participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.
• Assist with prioritising treatment goals for children with complex needs or terminal illnesses, ensuring appropriate discharge planning and referrals

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Knowledge or training in ASD strategies/interventions (e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS)
• Evidence of post-graduate training or equivalent experience in: Child development
  ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions
• Experience working with children in a similar paediatric setting
• Confidence in using a variety of assessments and treatment approaches

Desirable

• Membership of BAOT
• Membership of a Special Interest Group
• Clinical Educator qualification
• Experience delivering community-based childrens OT services

Other requirements: the successful applicant will need to be a car driver

Please see attached Job Description for full Personal Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, knowledge or training in ASD strategies/interventions (e.g. PECS, SCERTS, ADOS), evidence of post-graduate training or equivalent experience in: Child development, ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental conditions, experience working with children in a similar paediatric setting, confidence in using a variety of assessments and treatment approaches, and a valid driving license.

This 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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).