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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Open

Ref: 333-G-HC-1664 Vacancy ID: 8334996

Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Accepting applications until: 16-Oct-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 16-Oct-2026 23:59

Location

Site: Wood End Centre
Address: Judge Heath Lane
Town: Hayes
Postcode: UB3 2PB
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £55,524 - £62,652 Per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Main area: Paediatric

Interview date: 23/10/2026

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a member of the Children’s Integrated Therapies Service, you will:

Provide specialist, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people aged 0–19 across a range of needs and community settings.
Manage a complex caseload autonomously, prioritising effectively and maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, risk management and safeguarding.
Develop and deliver clear, outcome-focused care plans that enable children and young people to participate in the occupations and activities that matter to them.
Use specialist clinical reasoning and knowledge to support assessment, intervention and decision-making in complex cases.
Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, education and social care colleagues, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Provide supervision, training, guidance and clinical support to less experienced staff and students.
Contribute to the development of colleagues through shared learning, joint working and clinical support.
Contribute to the day-to-day leadership of the Occupational Therapy team and deputise for the team leader when required.
Take an active role in service development, audit, quality improvement and the development of effective pathways and ways of working.
Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance, record keeping and evidence-based practice.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Vaccination

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive experience & practice in Paediatric OT
Experience of working in teams & autonomously as a lone worker
Experience of supervising students & less experienced/junior staff, including conducting staff appraisals.
Specialist knowledge of paediatric occupational therapy equipment.
Experience of devising & delivering training packages for patients, parents, carers & other professionals.

Desirable criteria

Experience of leading service developments and projects, and delivering leadership tasks.
Experience of leading appraisals and supervision for less experienced/junior staff
Experience of delivering leadership tasks or projects

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Recognised OT Degree Qualification or equivalent
OT HCPC registration
Successful completion of post graduate specialist short courses
Registered Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapist & College of Occupational Therapists

Desirable criteria

Successful completion of post graduate qualification in Sensory Integration
Extensive training relevant to the post
Attendance at relevant special interest group/ clinical excellence group

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Strong specialist knowledge of assessment tools/ interventions, with extensive experience of evidence-informed goal-setting & care planning and delivery.
In-depth knowledge/ experience of SEND reforms & outcome-focused EHCP assessments
Strong knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures, and professional roles across agencies
Sound knowledge of clinical governance, including safety, quality, audit & patient experience
Full knowledge of record-keeping standards, with evidence of reflective practice through audit & CPD.

Desirable criteria

Experience of SystmOne
Experience of leading clinical audits

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential criteria

Evidence of effective communication with professionals, children, young people & families
Evidence of teamwork and supporting colleagues
Examples of negotiation, problem-solving, analysis and reflective practice
Evidence of managing clinical and service development workloads, prioritising tasks & meeting deadlines
Examples of adapting to changing workloads or service needs