Bank Senior Occupational Therapist - SE Surrey

Bank Senior Occupational Therapist•SE Surrey

Job Type:

Contract

Job Sector:

Health, Medicine

Region:

South East

Location:

South East Surrey

Salary:

£23.89 to £23.89 per hour

Salary Description:

Hourly rate of £23.89

Posted:

27/04/2026

Recruiter:

HCRG Care Group

Job Ref:

HCRGCG/TP/24475/19115

As a valued member of our Bank Senior Occupational Therapy team, your wellbeing and development matter.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you feel supported, recognised, and empowered in your role:

Flexible Shift Booking•Enjoy the freedom to self-book bank shifts and request time off up to six weeks in advance, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Wagestream Access•Monitor and access earned wages in real time, helping you avoid high‑interest borrowing and stay in control of your finances.

Professional Growth•Broaden your experience across multiple services, access free training opportunities, and join our Strive for Better professional network.24/7 Wellbeing Support•Benefit from free counselling, legal advice, financial guidance, and career coaching whenever you need it.

Innovative Culture•Share ideas, apply for national funding, and help drive meaningful service improvements across our organisation.

Recognition & Engagement•Celebrate colleagues through awards, take part in executive Q&A sessions, and feel connected to our leadership.

Commitment to Excellence•Join a group where services are consistently rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC.Are you an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a dedicated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary Children's Community Health Team. This is a rewarding and influential role, where you will:

Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions to children with a wide range of developmental needs.

Work collaboratively with families, carers, and other professionals to support children to develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills.

Contribute to holistic, person‑centred care plans that enable children and their families to reach their full potential.

If you're passionate about improving outcomes for children and thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.

Base & Working ArrangementsYou will be based at one of our Surrey-wide office hubs, with the option of hybrid working to support your professional and personal needs.

At HCRG Care Group, we proudly champion a flexible‑first approach.

Our agile working culture empowers teams to deliver outstanding care while enjoying a supportive and adaptable work environment.

Main ResponsibilitiesComplete detailed assessments and diagnoses, working with children and families to co‑create personalised treatment plans and communicate complex clinical information in a clear, supportive way.

Provide tailored interventions, advice, and training, including sourcing specialist equipment for home and school use.

Deliver care across a range of settings•homes, schools, nurseries, and clinics, ensuring equitable access and holistic support.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies, attending joint sessions, case conferences, and maintaining effective communication throughout.

Prioritise goals for children with a variety of needs, including complex conditions or life‑limiting illnesses, and manage therapy blocks, discharges, and referrals appropriately.

Apply safe manual handling techniques and adapt practice to reflect the cultural and linguistic needs of families.

Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, manage incidents appropriately, and comply with mandatory training.

Prepare high‑quality written reports for EHCPs, reviews, and other professional documentation to support positive educational and therapeutic outcomes.

Ideal CandidateEssentialDiploma or Degree in Occupational TherapyHCPC registrationEvidence of relevant postgraduate training or equivalent experience, such as:

Child developmentSpecialist study of ASD, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditionsDemonstrable post‑registration experience working with children in a paediatric settingDesirableMembership of BAOTMembership of relevant Special Interest GroupsClinical Educator qualificationExperience delivering children's Occupational Therapy services in a community environmentPrevious NHS experienceAdditional requirement: A full driving licence and access to a car.