# Highly Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialist-paediatric-occupational-therapist/2cd62650-2c20-4f36-852c-b1d925db78f0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/highly-specialist-paediatric-occupational-therapist/2cd62650-2c20-4f36-852c-b1d925db78f0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata for part time roles - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T11:22:30.000Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/University_Hospitals_Bristol_Weston_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Occupational_Therapy/Paediatric_Occupational_Therapy-v8039289 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8039289?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Due to new investment an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team  based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. As part of this forward thinking and innovative team you will be responsible for the  development and delivery of  highly specialised Occupational Therapy services to children & young people under the care of  the regional oncology team.  As the Occupational Therapy lead in this area the post holder will be responsible for the day-to day service delivery over a variety of settings. You will provide specialist assessment, intervention and consultation, liaising with families and external agencies involved in their care. You will also be a valued member of the wider specialist OT team, providing  clinical support and education to more junior staff and become a source of expertise both locally and nationally. We are looking for an innovative, inclusive clinician who is passionate about delivering a high-quality patient centred service, someone with advanced clinical and leadership skills, who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence-based treatments. In-service training programmes & staff appraisal systems are in operation to support your development to enable you to meet the demands of the post. ### Main duties of the job - Provide a highly specialised Occupational Therapy service including assessment treatment and management to maximise performance of daily occupations and enhance quality of life for children and young people under the care of the Paediatric Oncology and BMT Service. - To be a core member of the Oncology MDT, playing a key role in the development, planning and progression of service provision. - To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children and young people with an oncology diagnosis. - To provide specialist advice and clinical education to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, presenting at local and national meetings. - To take responsibility for the daily operational delivery of the oncology service,  providing clinical leadership and direct clinical supervision to junior staff and supporting the wider Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team as required Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a specialised tertiary centre, taking the most complex referrals from both local and national centres. We host a range of highly specialised services and have links to local universities. You will work within a therapy team with a vast amount of experience with easy access to wider teams at BRHC. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. ## Job Details Due to new investment an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children. As part of this forward thinking and innovative team you will be responsible for the development and delivery of highly specialised Occupational Therapy services to children & young people under the care of the regional oncology team. As the Occupational Therapy lead in this area the post holder will be responsible for the day-to day service delivery over a variety of settings. You will provide specialist assessment, intervention and consultation, liaising with families and external agencies involved in their care. You will also be a valued member of the wider specialist OT team, providing clinical support and education to more junior staff and become a source of expertise both locally and nationally. We are looking for an innovative, inclusive clinician who is passionate about delivering a high-quality patient centred service, someone with advanced clinical and leadership skills, who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence-based treatments. In-service training programmes & staff appraisal systems are in operation to support your development to enable you to meet the demands of the post. ## Job Description Provide a highly specialised Occupational Therapy service including assessment treatment and management to maximise performance of daily occupations and enhance quality of life for children and young people under the care of the Paediatric Oncology and BMT Service. To be a core member of the Oncology MDT, playing a key role in the development, planning and progression of service provision. To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children and young people with an oncology diagnosis. To provide specialist advice and clinical education to other members of the multi-disciplinary team, presenting at local and national meetings. To take responsibility for the daily operational delivery of the oncology service, providing clinical leadership and direct clinical supervision to junior staff and supporting the wider Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team as required Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is a specialised tertiary centre, taking the most complex referrals from both local and national centres. We host a range of highly specialised services and have links to local universities. You will work within a therapy team with a vast amount of experience with easy access to wider teams at BRHC. ## Responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. ## Person Specification ### Aptitudes **Essential** - Good communication skills - Good team player - Leadership - Honest - Trustworthy - Hardworking ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Excellent organisational and time management skills - Sound IT skills e.g Word, excel, virtual appointments - Proven responsibility for own decision making whilst working closely within a team - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Excellent problem solving and analytical skills - Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner **Desirable** - Ability to fabricate upper limb splints from a range of materials ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Significant post graduate experience across a wide range of specialities - Experience of working within paediatrics at senior level (Band 6 or above) - Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team with clear understanding of each disciplines roles and expectations - Experience of research, audit and/or service development - Experience of prescribing specialist equipment including seating and wheelchairs - Experience working within a relevant clinical speciality e.g. oncology, acute care, neurorehabilitation (E) - Evidence of hospital discharge planning and caseload prioritisation - Experienced in the assessment of children and young people with complex needs - Experience delivering a range of high quality, specialist and innovative Occupational Therapy treatment interventions **Desirable** - Proven experience in developing and delivering teaching, training and supervision of others - Experience working in community settings e.g schools - Experience of conducting clinical supervision and/or appraisals ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy - Registration with Healthcare Professions council - Evidence of recent and relevant post graduate continued professional development equivalent to MSc level **Desirable** - Registration with RCOT ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005) - [dbs charges information (pdf, 119.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2397) - [uhbw staff benefits book (pdf, 12.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2131) - [uhbw behaviours and values (pdf, 299.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2476) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) - [band 7 ot paediatric oncology job description (pdf, 640.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10327695) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.