# Children's Occupational Therapist - Band 5

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- **Location:** Wayside House
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Occupational Therapist
- **Grade:** Band 5
- **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent: Rotational Post - Starting in Children's Physical Health
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (30hrs minimum would be considered)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-26T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-14T09:41:17.347Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Coventry/Coventry_Warwickshire_Partnership_NHS_Trust/Occupational_Therapy/Occupational_Therapy-v8229576
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8229576?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our innovative community based team working across Coventry. We have 1 Rotational position starting in Children's Physical Health, but also including rotations in Adult Mental Health and Learning Disabilities. We invite applicants interested in both full and part time permanent employment (minimum 30 hours).

We are seeking a motivated individual with a keen interest in working with children, who is committed to the development of our paediatric service. You will also need to have an Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration.

We have developed specialist areas within Early Intervention, Complex Physical Disability and in our Hand and Upper limb service. We are committed to professional development and evidence based practice, offering regular in-service training and peer group / one to one supervision. Internal and external courses are also supported.

Car owner/driver essential as it is unlikely that public transport will meet the needs of this job.

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The post is subject to a DBS.

### Main duties of the job

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached JD / PS for further information

You will need to have an Occupational Therapy qualification and HCPC registration and will need to demonstrate flexibility and initiative, to work as part of a Multidisciplinary and Multi Agency Team.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### OTHER

**Essential**

- Car driver/owner

### EXPERIENCE

**Essential**

- Previous relevant experience working with children
- Evidence of transferable OT skills

### QUALIFICATIONS

**Essential**

- Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent
- Registration with Health Professions Council (either complete or in process)

### KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

**Essential**

- Good written communication
- Good IT skills

## Documents

- [ot jd & ps (pdf, 416.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10539224)
- [flexible working policy (pdf, 347.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1155)
- [application guidance notes (pdf, 157.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1157)
- [terms and conditions nhs jobs (pdf, 19.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1158)
- [equality and diversity leaflets (pdf, 838.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1159)
- [the prince's trust help 16-30 year olds into work (pdf, 192.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2706)

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