Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Children And Young People Team in Islington, London

Job Title: Band 7 Occupational Therapist – Children and Young People Team
Location: Islington
Contract: Ongoing, Full Time (Locum)
Pay Rate: Up to £36 per hour (dependent on experience)

Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Children and Young People Team in Islington on an ongoing full-time locum basis. This rewarding role offers the chance to support children and young people with diverse needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with a significant proportion of the caseload involving autistic children and young people.

Working within a multidisciplinary mainstream therapy team, you will deliver specialised occupational therapy interventions aimed at improving participation, independence and overall wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a diverse paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions

• Support children and young people with autism and additional educational needs through tailored therapeutic strategies

• Contribute to effective case management and ongoing care planning

• Work collaboratively within an integrated multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic interventions

• Participate in clinical governance activities including audits, service development and quality improvement initiatives

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards

Person Specification
Essential

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist

• Experience working with children and young people within community or educational settings

• Knowledge of EHCP processes and paediatric therapy approaches

• Strong communication, organisational and clinical reasoning skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience supporting autistic children and young people

• Full UK driving licence to support community-based visits

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

• Competitive hourly rate of up to £36 depending on experience

• Flexible locum opportunities supporting work-life balance

• Access to varied clinical experience within community and education settings

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Opportunities to expand professional networks

• Work with a trusted, award-winning recruitment agency with an excellent Trustpilot rating

Working in Islington

• Vibrant central London borough with a strong community feel

• Excellent transport links across London

• Diverse cultural, arts and dining scene

• Attractive parks and green spaces

• Ideal balance of professional opportunity and city lifestyle

If you are a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people, this locum opportunity in Islington offers both professional fulfilment and excellent career development.