We’re looking for an Advanced Neonatal Occupational Therapist to join our small but mighty AHP team!
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, passionate group of neonatal therapists making a real difference in the lives of high-risk infants and their families.
As an
Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist, you’ll bring your expertise in paediatrics and neonatal care to a role that spans both the
neonatal unit and the
community, including contributing to our
developmental follow-up clinics.
You’ll be part of an enthusiastic and supportive team delivering
developmentally informed care across
two Level 2 neonatal units in
Lewisham and Woolwich, and jointly running follow-up services in the vibrant and diverse borough of Lewisham.
This is a chance to grow your specialist skills, collaborate closely within a multidisciplinary team, and contribute meaningfully to long-term outcomes for babies and families.
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you — your unique skills, experiences, and what you hope to bring to the role.
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This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking neonatal service delivering the highest standards of care for high-risk infants. As an Advanced Neonatal Occupational Therapist, you will bring expert clinical skills to a dynamic multidisciplinary team, working closely with AHP colleagues across hospital and community settings.
Responsibilities
You will provide advanced Occupational Therapy for premature and medically complex babies from birth to two years, ensuring vital developmental support during this critical period. Key responsibilities include:
- Specialist assessment and intervention from admission to age two.
- Coordinating developmentally informed care across two Level 2 neonatal units and community clinics.
- Advising and supporting therapists and the wider MDT in intervention planning.
- Facilitating therapy programmes to ensure seamless inpatient–outpatient care.
- Collecting and analysing clinical data for service planning.
- Contributing to evidence-based practice, audit, service evaluation, and research.
- Driving innovation and development within the AHP Neonatal Service in line with emerging needs.
This role offers the chance to make a measurable difference to outcomes for vulnerable infants and their families.
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Lewis Job title: AHP Team lead Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 02030491464
Please note: We are unable to accept applications via agencies or CV submissions. All applications should be submitted through the online application process.
For enquiries, we kindly request initial contact by email. If needed, a telephone conversation can be arranged. We look forward to hearing from you!
