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Job overview
The Children’s Therapy Services identify, assess, support and manage the health needs of children and young people aged 0-18 years, working closely with children and their families in health settings and family homes; and with education colleagues in early years and school settings.
As a Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist you will manage your case load independently and carry out a range of therapeutic activities. You will offer clinical expertise and use your knowledge to provide professional care, treatment, advice, guidance and support to children and young people with complex needs.
Main duties of the job
You will manage a specialist case load independently and carry out a range of varied therapeutic activities. You will use your knowledge and experience to provide professional care, treatment, advice, guidance and support to referred children and young people with Complex Needs.
You will offer clinical expertise within a specified clinical area.
You will manage and carry own case load within a specified clinical area.
You will provide a safe, client centred, effective and evidence-based therapy service in the community setting
You will within the Children’s Service to deliver clinical activities, supported by a robust competency framework, to children within their own home and other settings such as school/ early years or a clinical environment
You will be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team (MDT), which may include Paediatricians, Orthotists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working children and young people, often with Complex Needs
- Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Children’s Occupational
- Experience of MDT working
- Demonstrate ability to use evidence based practice, clear care plans and outcomes measure
Desirable
- Experience of working in an emotionally stressful environment with patients with life limiting or progressive conditions.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Experience delegating appropriately to support staff
- Experience of providing specialist support to children with complex motor needs and or postural management
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of setting and evaluating appropriate, individualised and relevant therapy goals / treatment plans / outcome measures.
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This advert is for Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist with Sirona care & health CIC in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum, Pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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