Children's Occupational Therapist - Band 6

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's Occupational Therapist - Band 6 The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Children's Occupational Therapist - Band 6 We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated OT to join our well established and innovative Children's OT service that combines the traditional roles of both health and social services OTs. We are a dynamic, friendly and supportive team of OTs and OT Technical Instructors who have a wide range of skills and expertise. The service has a good reputation and we work closely with colleagues across Children's Services in Health, CAMHS, Education and Social Services. Main duties of the job You will be providing OT input to children with a wide range of disabilities working across a range of settings including; in their homes, nurseries, and respite placements within Croydon. You will be delivering therapy at universal, targeted and specialists levels. Intervention will be a range of parent groups, coaching, monitoring and MDT working. About us Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people. Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough. Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff. If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you. At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. Details Date posted 16 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £45,953 to £54,254 a year pro rata, per annum incl HCAS (outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 199-8279661-NA Job locations Crystal Children's Development Centre Malling Close Croydon CR0 7YD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description and main responsibilities attached for full details of this exciting role that is available. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description and main responsibilities attached for full details of this exciting role that is available. Person Specification Other Desirable Valid UK manual driving licence Education and Qualifications Essential A Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Documented evidence of continuing professional development and self-directed learning Desirable Experience of delivering coaching/Co-op interventions Experience with equipment a