Band 7 Occupational Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Band 7 Occupational Therapist The closing date is 27 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking two highly motivated, dynamic and forward thinking Occupational Therapists to join our newly formed Experts at Hand (EaH) team. The successful applicants will provide highly specialist Occupational Therapy expertise within the Experts at Hand Programme, working collaboratively in a consultative capacity with schools, families and partner agencies to build capacity, promote inclusion and improve participation outcomes for children and young people. We offer excellent training opportunities with a strong emphasis on individual performance appraisal and supervision. External training is also fully supported and encouraged. We are a friendly and relaxed service who promotes equal opportunities and access for all. We support flexible working hours and applicants interested in part time working are also encouraged to apply. Main duties of the job The post holders will work together with an OT assistant within the Experts at Hand team, delivering support at a Universal, Targeted and Targeted Plus level to empower educational settings through advice, training, coaching and system-wide development activities. The role will support workforce development, service improvement and strategic inclusion priorities across the borough while ensuring Occupational Therapy practice is evidence-based, outcome-focused and aligned with SEND reforms and inclusive practice principles. The post holders will also be responsible for evaluating activities and outcomes, as well as reporting on them. About us Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Details Date posted 14 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year Per Annum Including HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 24 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 220-WHT-8317013 Job locations Northern Health Centre 580 Holloway Road Islington N7 6LB United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To develop an effective and efficient high quality Occupational Therapy universal service for schools within the Experts at Hand team. To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge and skills in supporting children and young people with complex developmental needs, including autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, developmental co-ordination disorders, sensory processing differences, social, emotional and mental health needs, and behaviours that may impact participation and engagement. Demonstrate knowledge of implementing a variety of evidence-based treatment ap