Harrow Paediatric Occupational Therapy are looking for motivated, flexible and innovative therapists to work with children and young people in Harrow. 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 along side 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 of the job
This post will involve working in both clinics/ pre-school and mainstream schools with children aged 0-11 years old with special educational needs. You will have a dedicated caseload enabling you to to consolidate your occupational therapy skills through assessment and intervention sessions. 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.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council – Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Member of College of Occupational Therapy
- Member of CYPF RCOT specialist section
- Evidence of CPD in portfolio including attendance of specialist short courses relevant to CYP
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of an MDT
- Managing own caseload
- Working with parents / carers
- Writing clinical notes and reports
- Use and application of specialist Occupational Therapy assessments an outcome measures.
- Teaching other professionals/parents
- Contributing to teams/projects.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children, young people and families.
- Supervision of students and assistants.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use clinical reasoning skills to analyse and interpret assessment findings and plan interventions.
- Ability to reflect on clinical practice and experience.
- Other professionals in Health, Education and Social Care involved with CYP
- Occupational Therapist in the Education system.
- Understanding and application of standards of record keeping and reporting.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NICE guidelines and other current best practice in delivering services to children
- Role of Occupational Therapy in the education system
- Knowledge of child development and neurodevelopmental stages.
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people of all ages and abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills.
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal (English)
- Negotiation and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work in an unpredictable environment and to prioritise own and others workload.
- Good analytical and reflection skills
- Physically fit to meet requirements of post
Desirable
HEART Values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values – Honesty, Equality, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork
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.
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 the 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).
Closing Date: 03 March 2026
