Specialist Paediatric OT - Preschool
Job summary
The Hounslow Occupational Therapy Team are seeking a dynamic and experienced therapist to join as a Preschool and Sensory Feeding Service Team Lead.
Hounslow Children's Occupational Therapy Service is a well-integrated team. We are committed to supporting staff in developing their skills and expertise.
We are able to offer:
- Peer support
- A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure
- Both internal & external CPD opportunities
This role provides an opportunity to combine clinical leadership and service development alongside working with a clinical caseload.
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has some experience of managing and supporting staff and a keen interest in service development.
A key part of the role will be to shape and deliver responsive, high-quality support to babies, children and young people with a range of Occupational Therapy related needs, difficulties and differences that impact on participation in activities of daily living.
Main duties of the job
Delivery and co-ordination of services for children who have complex Occupational Therapy related needs, as relevant to the Preschool and Feeding services.
Identify and carry out service development projects to enhance quality of service delivery
Identify the need, plan and deliver specialist training to the Occupational Therapy Team and other educational and health professionals.
Joint working with relevant professionals in the field of health, education, the voluntary sector and social services.
Deliver highly specialist clinical skills including evidence-based assessment and intervention for a diverse and highly complex caseload.
To provide highly specialist advice to parents/carers and other professionals.
To provide highly specialist reports, therapy programmes and other types of complex written information.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Details
Date posted
01 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
222-HOU-151
Job locations
Heart of Hounslow Health Centre
92 Bath Road
Hounslow
TW3 3LN
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma or other professional Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registered with HCPC
- Post graduate study and training in specialist area, including feeding
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience as an Occupational Therapist working within specialist field (e.g. preschool settings, feeding clinics)
- Experience of carrying out specialist informal and standardised assessments and intervention relevant to the client group
- Working with multi-agency/ disciplinary teams
- Extensive experience of supervising less experienced OTs or OTAs
- Experience of training others including parents/ caregivers in specialist area
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to write clear and concise reports
- Competent computer skills
- Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Established knowledge of the national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
- Fully embedded understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
- Fully embedded knowledge regarding standards of record keeping
- p skills, including selfl
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the West London Trust Values
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a uni/ multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others
- Ability to manage time and demonstrate prioritisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including objective observation, active listening, use of emotional intelligence and counselling skills
- Highly developed negotiation and problem -solving skills
- Able to manage competing demands/ priorities
- Highly developed analytical, evaluation and reflection skills
- Highly developed presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Organised
- Flexible
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma or other professional Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registered with HCPC
- Post graduate study and training in specialist area, including feeding
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience as an Occupational Therapist working within specialist field (e.g. preschool settings, feeding clinics)
- Experience of carrying out specialist informal and standardised assessments and intervention relevant to the client group
- Working with multi-agency/ disciplinary teams
- Extensive experience of supervising less experienced OTs or OTAs
- Experience of training others including parents/ caregivers in specialist area
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to write clear and concise reports
- Competent computer skills
- Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Established knowledge of the national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
- Fully embedded understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
- Fully embedded knowledge regarding standards of record keeping
- p skills, including selfl
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the West London Trust Values
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a uni/ multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others
- Ability to manage time and demonstrate prioritisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including objective observation, active listening, use of emotional intelligence and counselling skills
- Highly developed negotiation and problem -solving skills
- Able to manage competing demands/ priorities
- Highly developed analytical, evaluation and reflection skills
- Highly developed presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Organised
- Flexible
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Heart of Hounslow Health Centre
92 Bath Road
Hounslow
TW3 3LN
Employer's website
https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Heart of Hounslow Health Centre
92 Bath Road
Hounslow
TW3 3LN
Employer's website
Salary range
- £53,751 - £60,651 per year