Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Walthamstow, Greater London, E17
Make direct therapy with autistic children the focus of your clinical work, supported by regular supervision, specialist training and extended scheduled breaks. This Paediatric Occupational Therapist position in Walthamstow, Greater London, E17 covers three clinics and suits an established clinician working at experienced Band 5 or early-stage Band 6 level. The permanent role combines hands-on assessment and intervention with multidisciplinary collaboration, working Wednesday to Sunday with Monday and Tuesday off.
Employment Type
Permanent, full-time, clinic-based employment. This is not a term-time-only contract.
Salary
£35,000-£43,000 per annum, depending on relevant experience, + benefits.
Band terminology describes the clinical capability sought and does not imply NHS employment or NHS contractual terms.
Benefits
- Equivalent to 7.5 weeks' annual leave, including bank holidays, allocated around fixed closure periods.
- The whole month of August off, plus one week at Easter and two weeks over Christmas.
- A £500 annual CPD budget.
- A £500 annual wellbeing allowance.
- Pension contributions.
- Regular clinical and management supervision.
- Mentoring and professional development.
- Specialist autism training.
- Supportive multidisciplinary working with opportunities to share clinical knowledge.
- Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible HCPC-registered candidates, subject to individual eligibility and employer arrangements.
Annual leave dates are allocated around the fixed August, Easter and Christmas closures rather than being freely selectable. The contract does not provide all school holidays off. OT-specific progression arrangements will be discussed during recruitment.
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Permanent, full-time employment, 37.5 contracted hours per week.
One position covering Walthamstow E17, Kilburn NW6 and Hayes, Bromley BR2.
- Wednesday to Friday: 11am-7pm.
- Saturday and Sunday: 9am-5pm.
- Monday and Tuesday off.
- The published daily working windows include breaks; precise break and paid-hours arrangements require confirmation against the 37.5-hour contract.
- Ability to attend all three clinics is required. Weekly allocation, contractual base, inter-site travel, expenses and treatment of travel time remain to be confirmed.
Job Description
As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will deliver individual assessment and hands-on intervention for autistic children and children with sensory or developmental needs across three specialist clinics. Walthamstow, E17 is the administrative anchor, with clinical coverage also required at the other two sites.
You will assess functional needs, agree meaningful goals and deliver therapy that supports participation in play, self-care, learning and everyday activities. Working within an allied health team in private healthcare, you will combine appropriate caseload independence with clinical collaboration and regular supervision. Direct intervention is central to this position, alongside practical advice for families and clear reporting.
Caseload size, precise age range, required assessment tools, reporting expectations and protected administration time will need to be confirmed during recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess children's functional needs, sensory processing and participation in everyday activities.
- Develop individual treatment goals and intervention programmes informed by clinical assessment.
- Personally deliver hands-on occupational therapy interventions for autistic children.
- Review outcomes and adapt treatment to children's progress, communication and developmental needs.
- Support sensory regulation, motor development, play, self-care and everyday independence.
- Provide practical strategies and programmes for parents, carers and relevant professionals.
- Produce clear clinical reports, recommendations and accurate treatment records.
- Manage caseload priorities and associated clinical administration with appropriate independence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to support coordinated, personalised care.
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice and professional development.
Essential Requirements
- Skilled Worker sponsorship is available for eligible HCPC-registered candidates, subject to individual eligibility and the employer's arrangements.
- Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Relevant post-qualification paediatric OT experience and clinical capability consistent with experienced Band 5 or early-stage Band 6 practice. This is not a newly qualified position.
- Hands-on experience assessing and delivering occupational therapy interventions to autistic children. Adult-care experience alone, non-OT autism work or predominantly advisory experience is insufficient on its own.
- The ability to explain your clinical reasoning, intervention choices and outcomes, supported by clear documentation and reporting.
- Effective, empathetic communication with children, parents, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- The ability to manage an appropriate caseload with suitable independence and work Wednesday to Sunday across all three clinics. A driving licence or car is not specified as essential.
- Also suitable for: Children's Occupational Therapist, Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Band 6 Paediatric Occupational Therapist.
Company Culture
As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be part of a specialist service that brings occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and autism assessment expertise together around children's needs. The team emphasises personalised support, family involvement and sharing professional knowledge. Regular supervision and mentoring provide space to discuss clinical decisions and development needs, while the role offers meaningful direct work with autistic children. Any future OT progression pathway will be discussed specifically rather than assumed from another profession's arrangements.
Apply Today
Apply today for this Paediatric Occupational Therapist position across the London clinics if you can demonstrate direct assessment and therapy with autistic children. Share your HCPC status, relevant clinical examples and availability for Wednesday to Sunday working. Your application should also outline how you would reach all three sites and whether the fixed holiday periods suit you. The current interview stages and clinical assessment format will be confirmed during recruitment.
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
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