Job overview

Permanent | 22.5 hrs per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neuro/Oncology Therapy Team at Sheffield Children's. You will deliver specialist care to infants, children, and young people with newly acquired brain or spinal injuries, or cancer, across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings—including patient homes and the acute hospital.

You'll be part of an experienced, supportive, and forward-thinking team, developing valuable skills and professional growth through child-centred, multidisciplinary care.

What you'll bring:

• Knowledge of therapeutic procedures gained through a combination of formal training, short courses, and experience to Diploma Level 5 or equivalent or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or a Level 5 Apprenticeship

• Experience in health or social care and delivering therapy programmes

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Team Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver tailored therapy and rehabilitation programmes using play, positioning, and physical activity

• Promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people using evidence-based practices

• Support treatment planning and review in partnership with registered professionals

• Monitor and record outcomes, contributing to high-quality care

• Work collaboratively within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.