Job Description
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<h3><strong>Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Clinic Based</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong> £38,500 – £47,000 (FTE)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Surrey <br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time (40 hours per week)</p>
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<h4><strong>About Our Client</strong></h4>
<p>Our client provides specialist occupational therapy services to children aged 0–16 years in a clinic setting. Children may present with a range of diagnoses, including Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyspraxia, Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Speech and Language delays/disorders, global developmental delay, or neurological conditions.</p>
<p>The service is built around a child-centred approach, using a structured three-step process:</p>
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<li><strong>Identify:</strong> Comprehensive assessments to determine strengths and challenges.</li>
<li><strong>Educate:</strong> Sharing knowledge with families and schools to ensure needs are understood and supported.</li>
<li><strong>Accelerate:</strong> Delivering tailored therapy packages with individualised goals and activity programmes to help children reach their full potential.</li>
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<h4><strong>About the Role</strong></h4>
<p>As an <strong>Occupational Therapist</strong>, you will:</p>
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<li>Work as an autonomous practitioner managing a clinical caseload.</li>
<li>Undertake assessments using both standardised and informal tools.</li>
<li>Interpret assessment data and produce detailed clinical reports.</li>
<li>Develop child- and family-centred treatment plans using goal attainment scaling.</li>
<li>Deliver 1:1 and small group therapy sessions in the clinic.</li>
<li>Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and manage risk.</li>
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<p>This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives in a supportive and collaborative environment.</p>
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<h4><strong>What’s on Offer</strong></h4>
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<li>Competitive salary: £38,500 – £47,000 (FTE).</li>
<li>Structured induction and ongoing professional development.</li>
<li>Opportunity to work in a modern, child-focused clinic environment.</li>
<li>Supportive multidisciplinary team culture.</li>
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<h4><strong>About You</strong></h4>
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<li>Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the HCPC.</li>
<li>Experience in paediatric occupational therapy and clinical assessments.</li>
<li>Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills.</li>
<li>Ability to plan and deliver tailored interventions for children with complex needs.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li>
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