Job description

Job Title: Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Band: 5
Location: Carshalton, Surrey
Working Hours: 37.5 hours

We are currently seeking a passionate and motivated Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join our NHS client’s dedicated paediatric therapy team in Carshalton, Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career therapist to gain valuable experience working with children and young people in a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. The role is available on a locum basis with an immediate start and offers competitive rates.

What will your responsibilities be?

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing and treating children with a range of developmental, sensory, and physical needs. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to create and implement individualized therapy plans that support each child’s functional goals. Your role will involve conducting detailed assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, maintaining accurate and timely documentation, and actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings. Additionally, you will contribute to service development initiatives, ensuring high standards of care and continuous improvement within the paediatric therapy service.

Benefits:

First-class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants
£300 recommend a friend bonus scheme
Have access to iPoint – our electronic timesheet processing app
Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors
Access to high-quality CPD training events
Different payment methods available – PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD

Qualifications and Experiences:

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
HCPC registration – essential
Experience working with children and young people is desirable
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Enthusiasm for paediatric therapy and a commitment to professional development

Apply Now!

If you are a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to begin or grow your paediatric career, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below.

If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*.

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.
We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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