Job summary

As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, youll be part of our valued Therapies Team in South East Surrey, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Band 6 Agenda for Change Salary with NHS Pension + 5% Fringe Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children. You will support them, their families, and carers in self-management and care, devising child-centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice. The role involves providing clinical support, training, and supervision for junior staff and students. Based in the southeast quadrant of Surrey, you'll work from Orchard House in Redhill and Leatherhead Clinic, with the opportunity for hybrid working. Responsibilities include planning and organizing therapy services, supervising students and junior staff, assessing children with performance difficulties, recommending specialist equipment, formulating treatment plans, and ensuring safeguarding compliance. Essential qualifications include a diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and at least two years of post-graduate OT experience.

About us

HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, established in 2006. The organization works with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. They deliver a range of services including adult and children community health services, primary care services such as urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and musculoskeletal (MSK) services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. The group supports communities across England, helping more than half a million people each year, guided by values of caring, thinking, and doing. HCRG Care Group is committed to equal opportunities, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds, and is recognized as a Disability Confident Committed company, providing inclusive facilities and work environment adjustments.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1561075206

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Redhill

RH1 5EL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As a Band 6Paediatric Occupational Therapist, youll be part of our valued Therapies Team in South East Surrey, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• Band 6 Agenda for Change Salary with NHS Pension + 5% Fringe
• Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year

We are recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist!

To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, and to support them, their families and carers in self-management and care.

The post holder is responsible for devising child centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice to ensure that the individuals full potential is developed or maintained.

Our Occupational Therapists provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and students.

Base

Our Childrens Community Health Team provision supports our Surrey-wide service, and you will be based in the southeast quadrant of Surrey working from Orchard House our clinical/administration hub in the Redhill area, as well as our clinical delivery site based at Leatherhead Clinic, with the opportunity for hybrid working.

HCRG Care Group is a flexible-first employer, whilst you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements.

Main ResponsibilitiesManagement & Leadership

• 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 35.
• Deputise for Band 7 when required.

Planning & Organisation

• Day-to-day line management of therapy team.
• Independently manage and prioritise own caseload.
• Adapt practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess children with performance difficulties; 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; attend case conferences.
• Support tribunal process under Band 7 guidance.
• Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance.

Professional Duties

• 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.

Ideal CandidateEssential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration and compliance.
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice.
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training (e.g., child development, ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental 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) with 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 judgement, and deliver flexible, innovative services.

Desirable

• Membership of BAOT/RCOT and Special Interest Groups.
• Clinical Educator qualification.
• Experience in community paediatric OT and/or NHS settings.
• Skills in teaching and presenting to staff and external groups.

Other requirements: The post holder must be a car driver and owner with a valid driving license

If you require any further information please contact [email protected]

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:As a Band 6Paediatric Occupational Therapist, youll be part of our valued Therapies Team in South East Surrey, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Band 6 Agenda for Change Salary with NHS Pension + 5% Fringe Free tea, coffeeand milk at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open, just culture where youre encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each yearWe are recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist!To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children, and to support them, their families and carers in self-management and care.The post holder is responsible for devising child centred therapy plans using evidence-based practice to ensure that the individuals full potential is developed or maintained.Our Occupational Therapists provide clinical support, training and supervision for junior staff and students.BaseOur Childrens Community Health Team provision supports our Surrey-wide service, and you will be based in the southeast quadrant of Surrey working from Orchard House our clinical/administration hub in the Redhill area, as well as our clinical delivery site based at Leatherhead Clinic, with the opportunity for hybrid working.HCRG Care Group is a flexible-first employer, whilst you will have an office base, our teams are agile and work in flexible/hybrid arrangements.Main ResponsibilitiesManagement & Leadership 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 35. Deputise for Band 7 when required.Planning & Organisation Day-to-day line management of therapy team. Independently manage and prioritise own caseload. Adapt practice to meet individual patient needs, considering cultural and linguistic differences.Clinical Responsibilities Assess children with performance difficulties; 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; attend case conferences. Support tribunal process under Band 7 guidance. Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting compliance.Professional Duties 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.Ideal CandidateEssential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration and compliance. Minimum 2 years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice. Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training (e.g., child development, ASD, ADHD, neurodevelopmental 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) with 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 judgement, and deliver flexible, innovative services.Desirable Membership of BAOT/RCOT and Special Interest Groups. Clinical Educator qualification. Experience in community paediatric OT and/or NHS settings. Skills in teaching and presenting to staff and external groups.Other requirements: The post holder must be a car driver and owner with a valid driving licenseIf you require any further information please contact [email protected]About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration and compliance. Minimum 2 years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice. Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training. Skilled in paediatric OT assessments, interventions, and theoretical frameworks.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy; HCPC registration and compliance. Minimum 2 years post-graduate OT experience, including paediatric practice. Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate training. Skilled in paediatric OT assessments, interventions, and theoretical frameworks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Redhill

RH1 5EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Redhill

RH1 5EL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)