Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job overview

Permanent | Part Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Service at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a compassionate motivated and accountable Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who demonstrates respect for colleagues  patients and service users, and is committed to delivering excellence in clinical practice. You will share our Trust values and champion equality diversity and inclusion in everything you do.

You will be a key member of the Neurology and Oncology Therapy Team, based at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. In this role, you will provide assessment, treatment and ongoing management for children across a range of settings, within the specialities of:

• Neurology
• Neurodisability
• Oncology

There is also the opportunity to rotate into the Early Years Therapy Team, based at Ryegate Children’s Centre. Within this setting, you will contribute to occupation‑based early intervention for infants and children aged 0–5 years, working closely with families to support functional development and participation.

Our teams are experienced, compassionate, supportive and passionate about delivering high‑quality, family‑centred care.

Main duties of the job

To provide a specialised and high standard of occupational therapy that includes:

• The assessment, treatment and management of children in different settings, all within the specialities of Neurology, Neurodisability & Oncology.
• This will involve the rehabilitation of children and young people with conditions such as acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer, cerebral palsy, developmental delay and developmental difficulties.
• To provide information that would help identify a diagnosis of the problem related to occupational therapy.
• To develop highly skilled knowledge in order to deliver an individualised treatment programme for each child
• To independently manage a personal caseload of children & young people within a defined area of the service or a particular client group, working without direct supervision
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as a developing autonomous practitioner and access the advice, training and support from senior occupational therapists where appropriate.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 2211 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.