Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Summary The Harrow Paediatric Occupational Therapy team is looking for a motivated, flexible and innovative therapist to work with children and young people in Harrow. This is a rotational role which rotates through a variety of community paediatric areas. It will allow you to develop your skills in pre-school, mainstream schools and special schools. We are a friendly, dynamic and innovative team who are passionate about supporting children, young people and families in Harrow. We have an established internal training programme alongside regular opportunities for external training. We are based at Alexandra Avenue where there is a high level of integration and collaboration between different health, education and social care services. Main Duties We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Paediatric rotational scheme. This scheme offers the opportunity to gain a broad experience in Paediatrics through yearly rotations in the following areas of services: 1) Pre‑school, 2) Mainstream school, 3) Secondary / Special schools. This post will involve working in a mixture of clinics, mainstream schools and special schools. Our service is keen to focus on evidence‑based family‑centred care principles, and applying best practice guidelines to enable occupational participation. We are open to new ideas and constantly reviewing and modifying the way we work. The post holder will contribute to departmental meetings, clinical audit/research and projects. They will provide advice and deliver training to other professionals and parents/carers on all aspects of paediatric occupational therapy. He/she will provide clinical education and training to physiotherapy students and will supervise the work of the PTA's and LSA's. Job Responsibilities Communicate complex patient‑related information effectively, ensuring collaborative working with multidisciplinary team members across health, education, social services and the voluntary sector. Work in particular with teaching staff, or medical/nursing staff to ensure the delivery of a well‑coordinated care / individual education plans / programmes, facilitating the development of physical skills. Share information with others, observing confidentiality and data protection guidelines and having due regard for local guidance on sharing information with colleagues in health, education, social services and the voluntary sector. Communicate complex condition‑related information (both verbally and in written form) from assessment to CYP, parents/carers, and members of the multi‑disciplinary team/other professions. Engage CYP, carers and families in decision‑making regarding intervention approaches, demonstrate empathy and ensure effective communication, particularly where barriers to understanding exist (e.g., communication difficulties, EAL, and learning difficulties); this may involve the use of interpreters. Employ excellent communication skills such as persuasion, motivation and explanations to encourage/reassure CYP and carers to undertake treatment programmes. Demonstrate negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations. Form productive relationships with others, particularly parents/carers who may be under stress and/or have challenging communication difficulties. Provide specialist clinical reports for CYP. Provide written advice for education and health care plans, describing the impact of the child’s difficulties on their learning environment. About Us We are: A large supportive, sociable and friendly MDT team of 60+ therapists. Committed to the well‑being of our staff. Easily accessible via public transport from central London and neighbouring counties. What We Offer Time to ensure access to regular and ongoing CPD. Opportunities for shadowing in a range of settings. Clearly structured caseloads and prioritisation system. Highly structured induction. Access to clinical specialists in all areas. Flexible working. In Joining You Will Receive Regular and ongoing developing therapist training as well as peer supervision. Opportunities to take a lead in projects and working groups linked to specialist areas of interest. Job Details Date posted: 28 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 333‑G‑HCS‑1149‑B Job locations: Alexandra Health & Social Care Centre275 Alexandra AvenueHarrowHA2 9DX Staff and Disclosure Requirements Disclosure and Barring Service Check: 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. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer Details Employer name: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address: Alexandra Health & Social Care Centre275 Alexandra AvenueHarrowHA2 9DX Employer's website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr