Band 6 Occupational Therapist – Paediatrics (Neurodisabilities)
Location: Buckinghamshire
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £46,580
Sponsorship: Available
The Role
Cpl UK Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a school in Buckinghamshire, an independent specialist charity school supporting children aged 3–16 with neurodisabilities, including cerebral palsy.
Details
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering specialist occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children with complex physical and developmental needs. You will play a key role in helping pupils maximise their independence, participation, and quality of life through evidence-based, child-centred therapy. Sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.
Responsibilities
Manage a specialist paediatric occupational therapy caseload
Complete comprehensive functional, physical, sensory, and developmental assessments
Develop and deliver individualised therapy programmes
Support children with neurodisabilities, including cerebral palsy, to improve functional independence
Recommend specialist equipment, seating, and environmental adaptations
Work collaboratively with teachers, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team
Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews, and clinical reports
Provide training and practical strategies to school staff and parents/carers
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome measures
Requirements
HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
Experience working within paediatric or specialist educational settings
Knowledge of neurodisabilities, including cerebral palsy, and complex physical needs
Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and report-writing skills
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
Competitive salary of £46,580
Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
Opportunity to work within a specialist charity school
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Ongoing CPD, supervision, and career development opportunities
Applying for roles
If you are interested in this position, please get in touch to discuss further opportunities.
Joseph Nordoff
07584 147 655