Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Child and Family Services - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22
Help children and families turn therapy goals into everyday participation. This Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Child and Family Services appointment in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 combines specialist assessment, family partnership and early intervention within a transdisciplinary service. You will support children aged 0-18, including babies and toddlers, alongside colleagues who share a child-centred, practical approach to developing independence at home and in education.
Employment Type
Permanent, term-time employment. Full-time is preferred, with part-time considered where it fits service needs. A full-year contract may be considered for the right full-time candidate.
Salary
£38,682-£46,580 per annum full-time equivalent (FTE).
Actual annual term-time salary: £33,921-£40,847. The FTE range applies to an agreed full-time, full-year contract, which may be considered for the right candidate; it is not the amount paid for the term-time arrangement. Part-time pay is adjusted to the agreed hours. + benefits.
Benefits
- Regular supervision and annual appraisal.
- Opportunities to develop sensory processing, movement, posture and family-centred practice.
- Shared learning with occupational therapists and other specialist disciplines.
- Training and continuing professional development supported within the service.
- Staff counselling, online support and wellbeing activities.
- Term-time structure, with a full-year option considered for the right full-time appointment.
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Permanent, primarily full-time term-time employment. Aylesbury therapy services with some travel between sites.
- 37.5 hours per week.
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm; Wednesday 8:45am-5:15pm; Friday 8am-4pm.
- Part-time arrangements are considered against service requirements.
- A full-year contract is possible by agreement for the right full-time candidate.
Job Description
As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Child and Family Services, you will deliver occupational therapy assessment, intervention and family support in the HP22 area. The caseload spans children aged 0-18, with a particular contribution to early intervention for babies and toddlers. This independent, charitable allied health service sits within the wider private healthcare sector and works with families and education settings to embed functional goals into daily life.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess sensory processing, attention, perception, upper-limb function and participation.
- Evaluate the need for specialist equipment and access to everyday activities.
- Agree meaningful, measurable goals with children and their families.
- Plan interventions addressing sensory, social-emotional, physical and functional development.
- Work with colleagues to promote active participation at home and in education.
- Contribute to early intervention and support for children accessing mainstream placements.
- Maintain accurate clinical notes and evaluate programme outcomes.
- Contribute to EHCP advice, annual reviews and joint reports.
- Liaise with families, education staff and other professionals.
- Take part in supervision, professional development and safeguarding practice.
Essential Requirements
- Visa sponsorship can be considered for the right candidate. Therapists already working in the UK who need a change of sponsor are preferred. Candidates currently overseas are considered only in exceptional cases.
- An occupational therapy degree and current HCPC registration. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
- Clinical capability appropriate to a specialist Band 6 appointment, with reliable professional practice.
- An interest in paediatric neurodisability, early intervention and sensory processing; paediatric and neurological experience is desirable.
- Assessment, intervention-planning, clinical reasoning and digital documentation skills.
- Clear, compassionate communication and collaborative working with families.
- Ability to manage a workload within professional competence and travel between agreed sites; sensory integration or Bobath qualifications are desirable, not essential.
- Also suitable for: Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Community Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Company Culture
As a Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Child and Family Services, you will be part of a service that values innovation, compassion and partnership with families. Clinical colleagues share observations and practical expertise, while supervision helps identify learning needs and safe boundaries of practice. The focus is on helping each child participate in meaningful activities, rather than treating professional disciplines in isolation.
Apply Today
Apply today to explore this specialist occupational therapy appointment in Aylesbury. If you are interested in early intervention, collaborative care and helping families translate goals into everyday progress, this service offers a focused setting for your next step. We will discuss the clinical remit, travel, sponsorship eligibility where relevant, and actual pay for the agreed working year before making an introduction with your permission.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.
Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154