Average Occupational Therapist salary in Surrey

The starting salary for this role is £26,471 based on working 18-hours per week per annum pro rata to £52,942 for full time working. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis, providing operational line management of the Children with Disabilities Occupational Therapy service. The role involves offering a high level of professional Occupational Therapy input to children and young people with complex needs, and their families, who live in Surrey. The team is based in two locations, one in Victoria Gate, Woking, and the other in Woodhatch Place, Reigate. However, this is a community-based hybrid role so will involve visiting children in their homes, working from your own home, and/or using any other Surrey County Council offices as and when required. Rewards and Benefits 26 days holiday (prorated for part-time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service.Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave at management discretion.An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year.Paternity, adoption and dependents leave.A generous local government salary related pension.Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more.2 paid volunteering day per year.Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources. About the Team The team is a well-established and very experienced team who sit within the Children, Families, and Lifelong Learning directorate alongside the Children's Crisis Service and Children with Disabilities Outreach teams. We have strong links with all other Children with Disabilities Social Work Teams working collaboratively to ensure we meet and safeguard the needs of the children and young people we support. About the Role In this role you will provide line management to the Senior Occupational Therapists in the form of both formal and informal supervision/support to them. You will manage a small but highly complex caseload, providing full Occupational Therapy assessments and support to children with the most complex and significant needs following initial assessment by the Senior Occupational Therapist being supervised. This will include providing review and follow ups of complex full OT assessments, providing advice and support for children and young people with a wide range of needs and will include completing risk assessments for the provision of distinctly specialist equipment and making recommendations for major and minor adaptations. You will engage with partner agencies to ensure continued support of children/young people with complex needs and their families in challenging circumstances. You will have access to formal and informal learning opportunities that will enable continued professional development as well as develop line management skills. You will report into the Occupational Therapy Team Managers, who you will meet with regularly to ensure the continued improvement of service outcomes for children and young people in Surrey. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered.Experience in children's social care OT, or any other children's OT experience.Experience of supervising and/or line managing others within a social care occupational therapy context.Skills and working knowledge of supporting children and young people who have a disability/ disabilities. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Occupational Therapists will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Abbie Lewis or Keir Fuller, Children With Disabilities Occupational Therapy Team Managers, at: The job advert closes on the 28th of April 2025 with interviews to follow. A basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Our Values Our values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about our values. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application formOur application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Job Title: Occupational Therapist Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust Location: Great Hollands Health Centre, Bracknell, RG12 8WY Ward: CYPIT Pay Rates: £22.99 - £27.01 per hour Shift Patterns: Up to 37.5 available, part time hours/flexible hours considered Weekdays 8.30-4.30pm/9.00-5.00pm Why might this job interest you? The BHFT CYPIT service is an integrated Children’s Therapy service, shaped around the needs of the child and family. They are structured within integrated teams, based around a locality area of Berkshire, and work closely together where appropriate, to ensure we have the greatest therapeutic impact, working either directly or through other people. What you can add: Working across our early years and school aged phases of life provision you will be responsible for the planning and management of your own caseload and interventions working within our impact-based model of support. As part of this you will be supported to develop and enhance your specialist skills working with children and young people (CYP) with occupational therapy needs. As a Band 6 Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will also have line management and supervision responsibilities for junior staff members and opportunities to support student training. You will be expected to actively contribute to our integrated model of service delivery and the development of our integrated working inclusive of our triage service. What you’ll need: Professional Qualification e.g. Professional knowledge acquired through degree/ diploma supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist TrainingAble to demonstrate required clinical knowledge of up-to-date Occupational therapy interventions and service issues relevant to Children and Young Peoples service provision.An understanding of the diverse needs of children and young peopleRecognised CPD in area of clinical specialismCar Driver and willingness to work across Berkshire, as required The benefits we can offer you in return: · Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. ApplyToday By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Occupational Therapist - Hounslow Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for an opportunity? Our Hounslow based SEN School is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team and work with children with special needs. This is an independent co-educational ABA. day provision for pupils between the ages of 4 and 16, providing education for pupils who have an autistic spectrum disorder and related conditions. The Occupational Therapist will join a multi-disciplinary team of professionals includes speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, behaviour support specialists and teachers. Duties: Assessing and providing diagnoses and specialist advice on a range of occupational disorders to other professionals and families both internal and external to the organisation.Maintaining and using specialist clinical skills and knowledge in a range of occupational disorders to enable the supported management of a specialist caseload of pupilsPlanning appropriate therapeutic intervention, making judgements about type and timing of treatment in collaboration with education staff and school.Delivering group and individual therapy as required across a range of learning environmentsProviding regular written and verbal advice, reports and therapy programmes to education staff, parents and other health professionals.Providing families with advice and training to support the management of intervention and ensure generalisation of targets. Requirements: Occupational Therapy qualification and registrationExperience as an Occupational Therapist would be idealExcellent communication skillsEither live in Hounslow or within a commutable distance Have prior experience working with SEN children Benefits: Competitive salaryOpportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives in HounslowSupportive team environment Apply now before you miss out on this opportunity in Hounslow!