Highly Specialist Acute Paediatric 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. St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Highly Specialist Acute Paediatric Occupational Therapist The closing date is 02 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Acute Paediatric Occupational Therapy team within St George's Hospital, one of London's four major trauma centres. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate paediatric OT to work across a diverse acute caseload, providing specialist assessment and intervention to children and young people across all paediatric wards and the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The post holder will manage a varied and complex caseload, working alongside multidisciplinary teams within specialist areas including neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, long term ventilation and major trauma. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting children and families through acute illness, injury and recovery, promoting participation, independence and safe discharge planning. They will contribute to complex discharge pathways, rehabilitation, functional assessments and specialist occupational therapy interventions within a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking for an OT who is passionate about paediatrics, committed to delivering high-quality, family-centred care, and motivated to develop services and support the ongoing growth of acute paediatric occupational therapy. The successful candidate will have supervision responsibilities and opportunities to develop leadership skills. Main duties of the job As part of the Acute Paediatric Occupational Therapy team you will provide highly specialist acute occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people admitted to the acute paediatric wards. Alongside the Clinical Team Lead you will contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the service shaping the care of children and young people admitted to St George's Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team that is committed to innovation, collaboration, and making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families admitted to hospital. About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh 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 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (inner London) Contract Permanen