Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Central London (WC1E)
This specialist paediatric clinic provides multidisciplinary therapy services to children across London, with sensory integration at its core.
Employment Type
Permanent, Full-Time Private Healthcare role (part-time flexibility may be considered for the right candidate), working within a specialist paediatric therapy clinic setting.
Salary
£52,000 – £62,000 per annum, dependent on experience + benefits, part time pro-rated.
Pay & Benefits
- Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Part-time flexibility considered for experienced therapists
- Structured six-week onboarding and induction programme
- Access to an exceptional two-year Sensory Integration training pathway
- Sensory Integration training delivered directly by the Clinic Director
- Opportunities to supervise, mentor, and develop junior therapists
- 24/7 access to a General Practitioner service
- Legal support and advice services included
- Fitness and wellness discounts across 3,600+ health clubs
- Exclusive lifestyle and retail discount benefits
- Working within a multidisciplinary and collaborative clinical environment
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
- Full-time, Monday to Friday (09:30am – 6:00pm)
- Alternative working pattern available: Tuesday to Saturday
- Saturday hours (if applicable): 09:00am – 4:00pm
- This is an on-site clinic-based role with some school/home visit recommendations.
- Flexibility may be available for part-time applicants
Job Description
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist with leadership skills to take the next step in their career within a highly respected therapy service in Central London (WC1E). The Senior OT role offers the chance to combine advanced clinical practice with team supervision, mentoring, and service development. You will join a warm, forward-thinking multidisciplinary environment where sensory integration is at the heart of the service, supporting children and young people aged 0–18 to thrive in meaningful everyday occupations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, support, and supervise a team of Band 5 and Band 6 Occupational Therapists
- Manage a complex paediatric caseload, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions
- Oversee therapy planning for fine motor, gross motor, and sensory processing needs
- Ensure clinical standards and best practice are maintained across the service
- Provide practical home and school-based recommendations to families and professionals
- Deliver specialist sensory integration programmes for children with complex presentations
- Communicate therapy goals and progress effectively with parents, schools, and MDT colleagues
- Conduct online therapy sessions for children unable to attend in person
- Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and wider service development strategy
- Support training, supervision, and mentoring of junior staff and student placements
Requirements
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy with HCPC registration
- Minimum 5 years’ Occupational Therapy experience, including at least 2 years in paediatrics
- Have the right to work within the UK (no sponsorship required)
- Previous senior, supervisory, or leadership experience is highly desirable
- Sensory Integration certification or strong sensory integration clinical experience
- Passion for mentoring, developing others, and contributing to team growth
- Strong communication skills with families, schools, and multidisciplinary professionals
- Confident working with children with developmental, physical, and social communication needs
- Ability to deliver structured interventions across clinic, home, school, and virtual settings
- Suitable candidates as a Senior Paediatric OT, Sensory Integration OT, or Specialist Children’s Occupational Therapist
Company Culture
You will be part of a supportive, human-centred clinical team based in Central London (WC1E), where collaboration, learning, and professional development are embedded into everyday practice. Leadership is approachable and invested in nurturing staff, with an emphasis on reflective practice, structured supervision, and continuous improvement. The culture is welcoming, multidisciplinary, and passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families while supporting therapists to grow into confident clinical leaders.
Why This Role Appeals
- Rare opportunity to step into a leadership-focused Senior OT role
- Outstanding sensory integration training and long-term CPD investment
- Work in a modern, specialist paediatric therapy environment in Central London (WC1E)
- Make a lasting difference to children’s development and family wellbeing
- Strong career progression through supervision, mentorship, and service development
- Excellent work-life balance with flexibility in working patterns
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist ready to lead, mentor, and shape the growth of a specialist therapy service in Central London (WC1E), (Clinics & Aesthetic Services), this is an exceptional next step. Your expertise will be valued, your development will be supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact every day. We warmly welcome applications from passionate clinicians seeking both progression and purpose in their career.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged
