A genuine private practice opportunity for a Paediatric OT with Sensory Integration Level in and around the Nottingham area
Based in or around Nottingham, you will work with an established caseload of children across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire — including weekly EHCP cases, private clients and medico-legal work — choosing the cases that match your interests and availability, starting from 1 to 2 days per week with scope to grow
What you need
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Sensory Integration training at Level 2 (essential) Level 3 (desirable) — for assessment and treatment
- 2+ years paediatric clinical experience
- Experience with EHCP processes and school-based practice
- Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
- Cases are spread across the region including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough and Chesterfield — candidates based anywhere within commutable distance are welcome to apply
Also welcomed (not essential)
- Experience with neurodivergence or Learning Difficulties
- Existing private practice experience
- Medico-legal reporting experience (treating OT, not Expert Witness)
- Familiarity with Nottingham and surrounding area geography
What we offer
- £40–£50 per hour based on experience for all intervention work, additional paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
- Established EHCP, private and medico-legal caseload available
- Start from 1–2 days per week with scope to increase as caseload grows
- You select your cases — private assessments, EHCP, intervention and litigation work available
- All marketing, administration and payment collection handled by us
- Clinical transition support led by Clinical Director Helen Spencer
- Peer community of specialist OTs and dedicated online forum
- Clinical templates, documentation and systems provided
- No ICO (data protection) registration required for work through The OT Centre
Why OTs love working with us:
- Practice real OT — assess, treat and make genuine clinical decisions without service limitations
- No discharge criteria or waiting list pressure
- Your caseload, your clinical reasoning, your outcomes
- The freedom to spend the time each child actually needs
- Transition support if you're making the move from statutory services — you won't be doing it alone
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £40.00-£50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Please confirm your current level of Sensory Integration training
- Do you have a full license, access to a vehicle and feel comfortable commuting in and around the Nottingham area?
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
