Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist

8 Days Old

Job summary

We are currently expanding the size of our therapies team by recruiting occupational therapists to support the rise of statutory occupational therapy provision across the London Borough of Sutton. In addition to this, we are looking to increase the number of permanent staff within our team.

We are seeking enthusiastic occupational therapists to join our friendly and supportive team. Collaborative working is an important part of the role. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team providing innovative therapy interventions following evidence-based practice and an embedded model of therapy in order to best support the pupils needs.

Cognus Therapies provides a robust supervision framework with all posts receiving Managerial and Clinical Supervision. Regular time is allocated for Professional Development.

All applicants are required to hold a registration with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (RCOT).

Own transport an advantage but not essential.

Main duties of the job

1. Working within a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists the post holder will have the opportunity to work in local schools and colleges across the 4 years to 25 years age range or with a smaller age range within this.

2. Advising and supporting a range of schools/settings with children and young people with Occupational Therapy Needs (OT Needs) including a possible cohort with ASD, or PMLD to manage their caseload to ensure that intended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards.

3. Raising awareness of the needs of and strategies available for children and young people with OT Needs.

About us

Cognus Therapies are a thriving multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, teachers, practitioners and therapy assistants who support children and young people aged 4 25 years in mainstream schools, colleges, and specialist settings within the London Borough of Sutton and surrounding boroughs.

You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including:

We also offer the following benefits for this post:

Details Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,359.42 to £51,501.25 a year FTE (option of Term Time Only) + additional weeks, Incl. of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

N0016-25-0006

Job locations

Cognus Ltd

Railway Approach

Wallington

Surrey

SM6 0DZ


Schools within London Borough of Sutton

Sutton

SM6 0DZ


Job description Job responsibilities

To personally undertake a case load of referrals to include:

Specific Duties:

To advise and support school staff on the education of children and young people with OT Needs including:

Screening and Assessment

Treatment and Provision

Education and Development Responsibility

To contribute to collaborative working between all specialist SEN teams by:

Job description Job responsibilities

To personally undertake a case load of referrals to include:

Specific Duties:

To advise and support school staff on the education of children and young people with OT Needs including:

Screening and Assessment

Treatment and Provision

Education and Development Responsibility

To contribute to collaborative working between all specialist SEN teams by:

Person Specification Person Specification EssentialPerson Specification Person Specification EssentialDisclosure 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Cognus Limited

Address

Cognus Ltd

Railway Approach

Wallington

Surrey

SM6 0DZ


Employer's website

https://cognus.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cognus Limited

Address

Cognus Ltd

Railway Approach

Wallington

Surrey

SM6 0DZ


Employer's website

https://cognus.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Salary:
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Job Type:
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Category:
Bio & Pharmacology & Health

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