Occupational Therapist

Location: Hillingdon

Contract: Permanent (Term-Time Only or Full-Time options available)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Our client is seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist educational setting, supporting children and young people with Autism, SEMH needs, developmental trauma, and neurodiverse profiles to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Manage and develop an Occupational Therapy caseload with support from a designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
• Work collaboratively with education staff, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to create positive outcomes for pupils.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and training to school staff to support therapeutic approaches across the setting.
• Contribute to person-centred therapeutic plans that promote independence, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and produce clear, concise reports.
• Work within professional standards and the organisation's Occupational Therapy Ways of Working framework.

Requirements:

• Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience working with children and young people, neurodivergent individuals, or those with learning, emotional, or mental health needs.
• Strong understanding of Occupational Therapy principles and their practical application.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Interest or experience in Sensory Integration or sensory-informed practice is advantageous.

Why Join Our Client?

• £5,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to T&Cs).
• £2,000 annual CPD training allowance following probation.
• Opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary clinical network of over 350 professionals.
• Access to regular peer support, specialist forums, and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible contract options to support work-life balance.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
• Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support services.
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits including maternity, paternity, and fertility support.
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes.
• Hundreds of employee discounts available in the UK and abroad.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in a specialist educational environment while benefiting from excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.

Interested? Apply today to be considered.