Job overview

Permanent |Part Time The post is for 33.75 hours per week.

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated individual to join our dynamic Early Years Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the early intervention sensory service to young children with emerging needs through a test and learn approach.

You will work with experienced AHPs in a collaborative team. The role is focussed in working in the community, so a valid UK driving licence and access to a car is necessary.

About You

• A Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration and extensive experience working in a community paediatric setting.

• Compassionate, respectful, and accountable in your approach

• Passionate about supporting young children with emerging sensory needs and providing holistic care to them, their families and carers.

• Confident in delivering therapeutic support at all levels of a graduated approach.

• Skilled in developing a therapeutic relationship with all involved in the child's care to deliver meaningful family-centred outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Early Years Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering specialist assessment, advice, and management for children with sensory processing difficulties.

• Take the lead on complex cases, provide advanced clinical input, and share your expertise through training and inter-agency collaboration.

• Be an autonomous practitioner at the forefront of paediatric sensory care.

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.