Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Band 6
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and dedicated Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, or a Band 5 looking for a development post, to join a highly diverse and award-winning community team in Newham. You will manage your own caseload, support junior staff, and contribute to evidence-based pathways for children and young people aged 0-19 years. The role involves working with various physical conditions and neuro-diversity across different settings, including clinics, homes, and schools, within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Essential criteria
- Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree/Post graduate degree Qualification or equivalent
- Registered Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- Minimum of 12 months at Band 5 level (preferably in a paediatric setting) with evidence of consolidating OT competencies
- Ability to undertake all aspects of the occupational therapy process
- Highly developed skills in relation to a field of specialism visual perception: ability to diagnose specific problems in the field, devise and implement appropriate treatment programmes, and evaluate and modify the programme
- Experience completing comprehensive OT assessments using standardised and non standardised tools (e.g., DASH, Movement ABC, Sensory Profile, Beery VMI).
- Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary or multi-agency team (e.g., SLT, physiotherapy, education staff, social care).
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to train parents/carers to carry out therapeutic interventions including gross and fine motor activities using manual dexterity skills and physical stamina e.g. sensory integration treatments using large equipment.
- Ability to apply safe manual handling techniques to children/young people with highly complex disabilities
- Ability to prioritise own workload taking into account both clinical and non-clinical elements
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and others performance
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and self-reflection skills
- Education/ Qualification
- Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree/Post graduate degree Qualification or equivalent
- Registered Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
- Minimum of 12 months at Band 5 level (preferably in a paediatric setting) with evidence of consolidating OT competencies
- Ability to undertake all aspects of the occupational therapy process
- Highly developed skills in relation to a field of specialism visual perception: ability to diagnose specific problems in the field, devise and implement appropriate treatment programmes, and evaluate and modify the programme
- Experience completing comprehensive OT assessments using standardised and non standardised tools (e.g., DASH, Movement ABC, Sensory Profile, Beery VMI).
- Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary or multi-agency team (e.g., SLT, physiotherapy, education staff, social care).
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to train parents/carers to carry out therapeutic interventions including gross and fine motor activities using manual dexterity skills and physical stamina e.g. sensory integration treatments using large equipment.
- Ability to apply safe manual handling techniques to children/young people with highly complex disabilities
- Ability to prioritise own workload taking into account both clinical and non-clinical elements
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and others performance
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and self-reflection skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £45,953 – £54,254 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 20d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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East London NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Band 6
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist-or Band 5 to Band 6Development Post
Paediatric Community Services- Newham, East London Foundation Trust
Do you want to develop your specialist paediatric knowledge and progress your career by working in a highly diverse award winning community team ?
Do you want to want to be part of a multidisciplinary team and support our Band 7s in the development and running of our integrated pathways?
We have an exciting opportunity for an innovative and dedicated Occupational Therapist with specialist skills, excellent foundational knowledge and varied experience in the field paediatrics, to be part of our team supporting children and young people from 0-19 years.
Joining our highly skilled team of OTs and assistants will ensure a broad range of clinical experiences that will develop the specialist skills you require to progress your OT career.Your varied caseload will offer opportunities to work with different presentations of physical conditions and neuro-diversity, as well as protected time to contribute to our numerous evidence based pathways.
These include, but are not limited to: Upper Limb Splinting, Complex Seating, Early Intervention for Young Infants, Specialist DCD Assessment Cl
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