Bank Senior Occupational Therapist – SE Surrey

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise daily delivery of therapy services by therapists and assistants.
• Supervise students and Band 5 staff; complete appraisals and line management for Bands 3-5; deputise for Band 7 when required.
• Day-to-day line management of the therapy team and independent management and prioritisation of own caseload.
• Adapt practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences.
• Assess children with performance difficulties and provide advice and interventions.
• Recommend and train in specialist equipment for home and school use.
• Formulate treatment plans, write reports and evaluate outcomes.
• Communicate complex information sensitively to patients and carers.
• Liaise with health, education and social care professionals and attend case conferences.
• Support tribunal process under Band 7 guidance.
• Ensure safeguarding and incident-reporting compliance.
• Support Team Lead and Therapies Manager in meeting service targets.
• Participate in supervision, training, audits and research projects.
• Reflect on practice through supervision and CPD.
• Comply with mandatory training and organisational safety standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Minimum two years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice.
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training (e.g., child development, ASD, ADHD, neuro-developmental conditions).
• Skilled in paediatric OT assessments, interventions and theoretical frameworks.
• Ability to analyse assessments, set SMART goals and design tailored OT programmes.
• Knowledge of child development, specialist equipment, postural management, safeguarding and EHCP processes.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) and ability to convey complex, sensitive information clearly.
• Competent in multidisciplinary working, problem solving, time management and adapting practice to individual needs.
• Computer literacy and accurate record keeping.
• Physical fitness for manual handling and active participation in therapy.
• Ability to work independently under pressure, maintain judgment and deliver flexible, innovative services.
• Desirable: Membership of BAOT/RCOT and special interest groups.
• Desirable: Clinical Educator qualification and experience in community paediatric OT and/or NHS settings.
• Desirable: Teaching and presenting skills to staff and external groups.

Additional Requirements

Post holder must be a car driver, owner and hold a valid full driving licence.

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.

Benefits

• Flexible shift booking – self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance.
• Wagestream access – track and access earned wages at any time.
• Professional growth – gain experience across services, access free training, and join the Strive for Better professional network.
• 24/7 wellbeing support – free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance and career coaching.
• Innovative culture – share ideas, apply for national funding and contribute to service improvements.
• Recognition and engagement – nominate colleagues for awards and participate in executive Q&A sessions.
• Commitment to excellence – be part of a team with “Good” or “Outstanding” CQC-rated services.

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