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Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Role summary
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The Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist will assess and support children and young people with developmental, physical, sensory or functional difficulties. Responsibilities typically include completing holistic assessments, creating and reviewing therapy plans, delivering individual or group interventions, advising families and schools, maintaining accurate clinical records, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates are expected to hold a recognised occupational therapy qualification, be registered with the HCPC, and have relevant paediatric experience. Strong communication, safeguarding awareness, clinical reasoning, organisation and partnership-working skills are essential. The successful applicant should demonstrate a child-centred approach, promote independence and participation, manage a varied caseload safely, and contribute to service development and supervision of junior staff or students.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is a large NHS mental health and community healthcare organisation serving communities across London and parts of the surrounding region. Its services include mental health care, community health, rehabilitation, specialist services, addictions treatment and support for children, young people and families. The Trust employs a broad multidisciplinary workforce, including doctors, nurses, therapists, psychologists, social workers and administrative professionals. CNWL aims to provide safe, inclusive and recovery-focused care while reducing health inequalities and working closely with patients, families, local authorities and partner organisations. Staff typically benefit from NHS employment conditions, professional development opportunities, pension arrangements and access to wellbeing support. Paediatric occupational therapists contribute to the Trust’s community and specialist services by helping children participate more fully in everyday activities at home, school and in the wider community.