# Paediatric Occupational Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-occupational-therapist/f644d756-583a-4abb-9808-004e88e0d852 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-occupational-therapist/f644d756-583a-4abb-9808-004e88e0d852.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment would also be considered) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T11:42:53.739Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Band_Occupational_Therapist/Band_Occupational_Therapist-v8049901 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8049901?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Children & Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service Post               Paediatric Occupational Therapist Hours            37.5 Grade            Band 7 Location       Manchester Citywide Contract        12-month fixed term/Secondment post We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our well‑established Children and Young People’s OT Service. You will provide high‑quality assessment and intervention for children and young people (0–18) across community settings in Manchester. We are seeking a proactive clinician with specialist paediatric skills, able to lead on assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families, colleagues and partner agencies are essential. Requirements: Minimum 3 years’ experience working as an OT working with children Postgraduate learning in sensory integration and/or neurological conditions HCPC registration Car owner/driver with full UK licence Valid work permit Enhanced DBS check For informal enquiries, please contact: Lorraine Donegan – 0161 388 4100 ### Main duties of the job Main Purpose of Job - To provide an efficient and high quality, highly specialised OT service for patients within the specialist community setting. - To take part in Continual Professional Development, clinical audit, research activities and in-service training within specialist area - To identify and progress opportunities for service development. - To provide a specialist children & young people’s community Occupational Therapy Service for children with highly complex health, educational and social needs. - To assess the functional, psychological, social and educational needs of children & young people referred. This includes those with chronic and terminal illnesses, mental health and learning disabilities at home and school environment. - To provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to both complex and highly complex cases developing effective treatment plans ensuring their implementation to reduce the impact of disability to the child & young person’s daily life. - To take a lead role in the teaching and supervision of Occupational Therapy staff, OTAs and students. - To deputise for the OT team leader as required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Details Children & Young People’s Occupational Therapy Service Post Paediatric Occupational Therapist Hours 37.5 Grade Band 7 Location Manchester Citywide Contract 12-month fixed term/Secondment post We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join our well‑established Children and Young People’s OT Service. You will provide high‑quality assessment and intervention for children and young people (0–18) across community settings in Manchester. We are seeking a proactive clinician with specialist paediatric skills, able to lead on assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families, colleagues and partner agencies are essential. Requirements: Minimum 3 years’ experience working as an OT working with children Postgraduate learning in sensory integration and/or neurological conditions HCPC registration Car owner/driver with full UK licence Valid work permit Enhanced DBS check For informal enquiries, please contact: Lorraine Donegan – 0161 388 4100 ## Job Description Main Purpose of Job To provide an efficient and high quality, highly specialised OT service for patients within the specialist community setting. To take part in Continual Professional Development, clinical audit, research activities and in-service training within specialist area To identify and progress opportunities for service development. To provide a specialist children & young people’s community Occupational Therapy Service for children with highly complex health, educational and social needs. To assess the functional, psychological, social and educational needs of children & young people referred. This includes those with chronic and terminal illnesses, mental health and learning disabilities at home and school environment. To provide a comprehensive Occupational Therapy service to both complex and highly complex cases developing effective treatment plans ensuring their implementation to reduce the impact of disability to the child & young person’s daily life. To take a lead role in the teaching and supervision of Occupational Therapy staff, OTAs and students. To deputise for the OT team leader as required. ## Responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - State Registration with the Health and Care Professional Council - Degree in Occupational Therapy - Post graduate courses relevant to OT e.g. Sensory integration training and/or CIMT, hand splinting ### Knowledge/Experience **Essential** - Significant post qualification experience - Significant post qualification experience working with children and young people - Previous experience of working with children & young people - Documented evidence of CPD - Ability to prioritise, delegate and organise caseload - Able to work independently. - Basic IT Skills - Ability to work as part of a team - Ability to communicate effectively with children & young people of all ages and abilities. - Ability to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and tact. ## Documents - [fr (pdf, 936.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10339155) - [b7 ot person spec (pdf, 256.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10339154) - [b7 ot job description (pdf, 176.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10339153) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## 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.