Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- 24 months (This is a fixed-term appointment for the period specified. Completion of the contract does not, by itself, guarantee renewal or further or permanent employment.)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Across 4 days Monday & Wednesday-Friday 0900 to 1700hrs)
- Job ref
- 333-G-ECP-0726
- Employer
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West London NHS Trust Headquarters, Ealing OT Service
- Town
- Southall
- Salary
- £30,630 - £32,346 Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapy Technician
NHS AfC: Band 3
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
The Ealing Paediatric Occupational Therapy (OT) Service is responsible for the provision of the Occupational Therapy Service to children and young people who have an Ealing GP. The service covers a wide range of community settings including local Special Schools, Children’s Centres / Nurseries, Mainstream Schools, Health Centres / Clinics and clients’ homes.
The post holder will be primarily based at Armstrong Way and/or Carmelita House (see above) for administrative duties and at other community sites (see above) for clinical work within the London Borough of Ealing. The service reserves the right to require the post holder to work and base from any other settings with mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
An Occupational Therapy Technician is required to join our dynamic paediatric Occupational Therapy team at least 4 days a week. The post holder will be working alongside a large team of Paediatric Occupational Therapists to provide guided Occupational Therapy (OT) input to children and young people with special needs and disability including those with Social Communication Disorders, Profound to Moderate Learning Disabilities and Physical Disabilities within community services and / or special school’s environment.
This post will involve mainly working in nurseries, mainstream schools, special schools and clinics. Our service is keen to focus on evidence based family-centred care principles, and applying best practice guidelines to enable occupational participation. We are open to new ideas and constantly reviewing and modifying the way we work. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been operating a hybrid face-to-face and remote working service delivery model.
Working for our organisation
Ealing Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service is looking for a motivated, flexible and innovative individual to work with children and young people in Ealing. We are a friendly, dynamic and innovative team who are passionate about supporting children, young people and families in Ealing. We work with a diverse population group across health, education and social care. We are currently based at Armstrong Way (1 Armstrong Way, Southall, UB2 4SD) but we are expected to return to our main base at Carmelita House (21-22 The Mall, Ealing, London, W5 2PJ), which is off Ealing Broadway, when the renovation is completed in 2027.
The team has been highly successful in getting funding from different agencies, and have a team of more than 23 staff. We have a strong professional structure with Clinical Leads (Band 8a) and Advanced Therapists (Band 7), each leading on different aspects of service delivery. There are also Band 6 & 5 Therapists and Band 3 Technicians. We have regular in-house and external CPD opportunities and a strong supervision structure.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly committed individual to work on a fixed-term 24-month role. Any previous experience of working in a team or school will be an advantage. Regular supervision and support will be provided.
Please note that the post does not meet the application criteria for the trust's Golden Hello and Relocation package.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To work as an autonomous OT Technician (OTT) delivering pre-formulated OT input to children, young people and families/carers in community sites allocated by the Occupational Therapist.
2. To maintain liaison between school staff, other professionals, families/carers and Occupational Therapy staff.
3. Basic equipment management with support from the Occupational Therapist.
4. To monitor inventory of sensory-based and other therapeutic equipment and to notify the Occupational Therapist / school if items needs to be ordered. To complete appropriate orders.
5. To work flexibly and liaise appropriately with the multi-disciplinary team, including attendance at meetings as directed.
6. To undertake delegated tasks from the Occupational Therapist.
7. To communicate effectively with children and young people, their carers / family members, school staff and other professionals.
8. To hold responsibility for, and manage daily allocated caseload using effective prioritisation and time management skills, and to seek senior support if issues arise.
9. To be professionally and legally responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of treatment delivered to the child to ensure a high standard of clinical care. This would include joining The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) as an associate member.
10. To deliver OT input in collaboration with the child/young person, family and carers, respecting their diversity, ethnicity, cultural and religious beliefs and their right to informed consent in all areas of service delivery.
11. To be aware of limitations to practice and seek advice and guidance from Senior practitioners/therapists as needed.
12. To be responsible for the safekeeping and confidentiality of electronic and paper records including the use of the Trust electronic patient records system e.g. SystmOne.
13. To carry out administration tasks in a timely manner e.g. filing, typing, data input, uploading documents, distribution of reports and programs, responding to verbal / written queries etc.
14. To adhere to Legal and Trust policies and procedures e.g. Infection Control and Manual Handling etc.
15. To be responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained e.g. cleaning toys following protocol between sessions.
16. To access clinical and management supervision sessions on a regular basis and appraisal on an annual basis.
17. To ensure that all statutory and mandatory training is kept up to date and recorded on the Trust database e.g. LDZ.
The above list is not exhaustive. Please refer to attached Job Description.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • GCSE’s or A levels or equivalent
- • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in relevant subjects e.g. direct care biology, social care
Desirable criteria
- • NVQ Level 3
- • Practical and teaching knowledge to NVQ Level 3 plus knowledge skills development, group working for patient group – to diploma equivalent level
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- • Knowledge of the role of an occupational therapy technician in supporting the work of a multidisciplinary team.
- • Demonstrated previous training/experience relevant to working with vulnerable people relevant to this role.
- • Demonstrated previous experience in implementing and/or demonstrating prescribed programs to clients, carers or other staff.
- • Demonstrated applied knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
- • Ability to recognize and respect different cultural, religious and personal beliefs/experiences of colleagues and clients.
- • Working knowledge of data protection legislation.
- • Understanding of the challenges facing children and young people with disability and their families.
Desirable criteria
- • Previous experience in the provision of OT input.
- • Understanding of the role of Teaching Assistants in the special school environment.
- • Experience in implementing and/or demonstrating prescribed OT programs to children, young people, carers or staff.
- • Experience of working with children and young people with disability and/or long term conditions.
- • Experience of working with children and young people in a different capacity.
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Ability to use initiative and know limitations of knowledge/skills and refer as appropriate.
- • Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision and be accountable for own work.
- • Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability. Be punctual and trustworthy.
- • Able to travel across the Borough in a timely manner when required.
- • Assesses clients’ responses to activities and decides on appropriate action e.g. advise Occupational Therapist, summon assistance, alter programme of activities.
- • IT literacy i.e. internet, email, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, videoconferencing platforms.
- • Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- • Ability to communicate with staff and other agencies at all levels.
- • Ability to communicate with children and their families under challenging circumstances and/or presence of communication barriers.
- • Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and empathy when working with children and their families.
- • Ability to maintain composure and function calmly in challenging situations.
- • Demonstrate commitment to self-development through attendance at team meetings, mandatory and in-service training.
- • Ability and willingness to be flexible in approach to work and be responsive to changes in demand.
Desirable criteria
- • Hold a valid UK car license.
- • Access to a car or a bike for work purposes.
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- • Ability to attend work activities in person.
- • Demonstrated ability to complete complex physical skills required, involving the manipulation of objects and people with narrow margins for error. E.g. manual handling, manipulating Allen-keys.
- • Demonstrated ability to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the working day. E.g. moving & handling clients with mechanical aids including hoists; manoeuvring clients into position for intervention and personal care purposes; moving & handling heavy pieces of adaptive equipment safe.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ying Herng Heng
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Paediatric Occupational Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03001234544
- Additional information
OT Service Email Address: [email protected]
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