Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Adaptations

Hunter Gatherer AHP are recruiting for an experienced Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join a friendly and supportive Children’s Occupational Therapy Service in Scotland. This community-based role offers the opportunity to work with children and young people who have a range of developmental, neurological and physical needs, helping them achieve greater independence across everyday activities including self-care, play, education and leisure. The service has a strong focus on neurodevelopmental conditions and works collaboratively across Health, Social Care and Education. You will independently manage a varied paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions within the most appropriate setting, including homes, schools, nurseries, clinics and virtual appointments. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with children, families, education staff and other professionals to develop person-centred intervention plans that maximise functional outcomes and participation.

Responsibilities

Manage an independent community paediatric caseload; Assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy interventions for children and young people; Deliver therapy within homes, schools, nurseries, clinics and via virtual appointments; Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools and Health & Social Care professionals; Assess functional abilities relating to self-care, education, play and leisure; Complete equipment and adaptation assessments where appropriate; Support children with a wide range of conditions including neurodevelopmental conditions, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, and neurological and musculoskeletal conditions; Take a lead role in supporting and developing the neurodevelopmental pathway within the Occupational Therapy service; Provide advice, education and skill-sharing sessions for families, education staff and multidisciplinary colleagues; Contribute to service development, clinical audits, research and evidence-based practice; Participate in quality improvement initiatives across Occupational Therapy and wider AHP services; Maintain accurate clinical records and manage caseload priorities effectively; Participate in clinical supervision and CPD activities; Support and supervise junior staff and Occupational Therapy students where appropriate

Requirements

HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist; Previous UK Paediatric Occupational Therapy experience; Experience working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions; Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills; Ability to work independently and manage a busy caseload

Nice to have

Community paediatric experience; Full UK driving licence