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Job overview
The Occupational Therapy Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital have a vacancy in our newly established Band 6 Rotation. This exciting opportunity offers you the opportunity to work in a world-renowned tertiary hospital with children and young people, within the following specialty areas:
Acute Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Orthopaedics
- Rheumatology and Neurodisability (Movement Disorders)
- Cardiac and Respiratory
- Oncology
- International and Private Patient Care (Mixed caseload, predominantly neurology and oncology)
- Pain
You will be one of seven Band 6 Occupational Therapists working in our Occupational Therapy Team of 35. You will be supported by one of our Band 7 Therapists through regular supervision and have access to both our department Inservice training and the Band 6 AHP Preceptorship Programme run by the Education Department. Opportunities to develop leadership skills alongside expert clinical knowledge are available for the right candidate who is passionate about a career in acute paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
The role involves provision of occupational therapy assessment and intervention in one of seven specialty areas at Great Ormond Street Hospital. You will work alongside occupational therapy colleagues as part of multidisciplinary teams, providing exemplary care for children and young people with complex conditions. Whilst most of the rotational specialities involve working on the acute wards, there is also some outpatient clinic work and the opportunity to offer a variety of interventions both individually and in conjunction with other professionals. Due to the nature of the wards, the ability to work flexibly at a fast pace, and to autonomously clinically reason when presented with complex scenarios is a must. Liaison with children’s local services is paramount to ensure continuity of care and safe discharge, and expert communication skills are therefore a necessity. The role also involves input into the Pan Hospital Wheelchair Service and previous experience of assessing for and providing a wide range of wheelchairs and seating systems would be extremely beneficial.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual who has both the competencies required to work with children and young people to maximise occupational engagement, and the capability to do so within a tertiary level setting.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Combined Values
Essential
- Combined Values
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to work cooperatively and constructively to facilitate good relationships across different professions.
- Ability to clearly articulate the role of the OT within an acute paediatric setting; to communicate the value it offers children and their families regarding functional independence, health and wellbeing.
- Ability to prioritise own workload within the context of competing demands across separate wards or departments.
- Ability to supervise and mentor students and support workers.
- Ability to clinically reason recommendations for equipment.
- Well-developed organisation, computer and time management skills.
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing demands and to work flexibly as required for a rotational post
Desirable
- Knowledge translation skills that support development of an evidence-based service
- Ability to identify appropriate areas for quality improvement within both clinical and professional spaces
- Skills required to contribute to departmental audits and to engage in team research projects.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience as an OT working with children with developmental conditions, providing therapy that focuses on occupational performance.
- Experience of paediatric postural management including assessment for wheelchairs and specialist seating
- Experience of assessing for and recommending / providing specialist equipment to enable engagement in activities of daily living and support participation.
- Knowledge of child development and the impact of medical conditions on typical developmental trajectories and occupational performance.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of housing adaptations, including feasibility of proposed solutions.
- Awareness of national initiatives and legislation pertaining to Health and Social Care and the relevance to Occupational Therapy provision within a tertiary setting.
- Experience of active involvement in clinical support networks relevant to paediatric occupational therapy.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Post graduate training in standardised occupational therapy assessment and evidence-based interventions
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This advert is for Specialist Occupational Therapist - Rotational with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 Inclusive per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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