Job summary
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.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
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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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Citywide
Gorton Clinic Blackwin Street
Manchester
M12 5JY
United Kingdom
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