Children Occupational Therapist - Band 5

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. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Children Occupational Therapist - Band 5 The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Children Occupational Therapist - Band 5 Childrens Therapy Services are based in the Crystal Children's Development Centre and the band 5 role will involve working from this clinic area with a variety of professionals including other AHPs and medical teams. To work across health and social services settings combining the traditional roles of both health and social services occupational therapists as part of an integrated occupational therapy service for children, young people and their families. To provide assessment and interventions for children and families in Croydon, this will be delivered across a specialist, targeted and universal level. The Occupational Therapist would be working with other health professionals and colleagues working with external agencies, within the scope of their own skills and knowledge. Main duties of the job To provide a high quality standard of occupational therapy assessment, management, treatment and advice for a caseload of children with a wide range of developmental difficulties and/or disabilities, some of whom may have complex or multiple pathologies. To work as an autonomous practitioner complying with the standards set by the Health & Care Professions Council, Royal College of Occupational Therapy, Croydon Health Services and the department, thereby being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work. About us Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 199-8311705-NA Job locations Crystal Children’s Developmental Centre Malling Close Croydon CR7 7YD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for detailed description of the roles and responsibilities for the band 5 children's occupational therapist role Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description attached for detailed description of the roles and responsibilities for the band 5 children's occupational therapist r