Specialist Occupational Therapist

As a Specialist

Occupational Therapist within our Education and Inclusion Therapy Service,

you'll join a supportive and innovative team dedicated to improving outcomes

for children and young people in educational settings. Working closely with

schools, families and partner professionals, you'll deliver specialist

assessments and interventions that help students overcome barriers to learning,

develop independence and reach their full potential.

You'll

contribute to EHCP provision, support staff development and provide expert

advice across a range of specialist educational environments. This term-time

only role offers the opportunity to work within a developing service in a

high-performing local authority, combining autonomous clinical practice with

strong professional support, excellent work-life balance and a salary broadly

equivalent to NHS Band 7. There may also be opportunities to contribute to

Hampshire Local Area Partnership's Experts at Hand offer, providing

specialist therapeutic expertise across settings serving children and young

people from early years through to post-16 and beyond.

Main duties of the job

What youll do:

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in educational settings and, where appropriate, at home.
• Work collaboratively with education staff, families and multi-agency professionals to develop and implement effective, child-centred support plans.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews and reporting, including tribunal and care planning documentation.
• Provide clinical and managerial supervision to Occupational Therapists in the team and support capacity-building through training, consultation and tailored programmes within schools and settings.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional standards.
• Participate in service development and quality improvement activities.
• Support whole-school communication strategies and contribute to policy development.
• Manage your own caseload effectively and travel across Hampshire to deliver services predominantly within your geographical patch of the county.

About us

Why join us?

• Be part of an innovative and evolving therapy service within a high-performing local authority, offering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Benefit from a comprehensive induction programme and a strong CPD offer, including internal learning and access to external training.
• Receive tailored clinical supervision from a Specialist Occupational Therapist, alongside regular peer and safeguarding support.
• Enjoy opportunities for careers progression, a term-time only contract, and a healthy work-life balance supported by realistic caseloads and work assigned predominantly within your geographical location.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£44,554 to £50,197 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working,

Home or remote working,

Term time hours

Reference number

F0017-26-0176

Job locations

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for

the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding

this role.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for

the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding

this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for

the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding

this role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack