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Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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United Kingdom , Sheffield

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39959.00 - 48117.00 GBP / Year
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Permanent and Fixed term (15 hours permanent and 7.5 hours temporary). The post is for 22.5 hours per week until March 2027. From April 2027 onwards, the post will be 15 hours per week. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Motor Skills Team in Sheffield, delivering high-quality occupational therapy to children with a range of needs within a community setting. This is a rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and their families.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide specialised, high-quality occupational therapy as a key member of the Motor Skills Team
  • Carry out advanced assessments for children presenting with a wide range of conditions
  • Formulate and communicate a clear diagnosis related to motor skill difficulties
  • Apply highly developed clinical knowledge to design individualised treatment programmes
  • Independently manage a personal caseload of children with motor coordination difficulties and/or autism, working without direct supervision
  • Seek guidance, training and support from senior colleagues as needed, while continuing to develop as an autonomous practitioner and undertaking appropriate clinical duties

Requirements:

  • HCPC registration
  • Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent, relevant postgraduate courses and in-service training
  • Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
  • Variety of general experience and a working knowledge of a broad variety of conditions
  • 18 months - 2 years post-graduate experience
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of working with school age children with Motor Coordination Difficulties/DCD and Autism
  • Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for services
  • Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care
  • Understanding of the impact of disability on children and their families
  • Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
  • Competent I.T skills
  • Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate appropriately
  • Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records
  • Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations
  • Problem solving approach
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a multi professional team
  • Personal access to a car and business class insurance cover

Nice to have:

  • Membership of the RCOT
  • Involvement in RCOT special interest groups or local PT/OT Federation sub-groups
  • Experience of running groups for children with SEND
  • Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation
  • Student / assistant supervision
  • Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
  • Knowledge of assessment tools used for children with DCD
  • Simple research methodology
  • Ability to organise internal / external courses
What we offer:
  • Generous annual leave and pension schemes
  • Health and wellbeing programmes
  • Exclusive discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Expiration:
May 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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