Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent: Part Time
- Hours
- 30 hours per week (Permanent, part time contract)
- Job ref
- 425-26-8025470
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Ryegate Children's Centre
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Occupational Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Permanent | Part Time
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our friendly community therapy team at Ryegate Children’s Centre.
This permanent position is ideal for someone who is committed to supporting children and young people with long-term conditions to achieve their full potential. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team alongside experienced physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and therapy assistants, all dedicated to delivering high-quality care.
Our team offers a wealth of knowledge and experience, providing an excellent environment for learning, development, and career progression.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Is passionate about working with children and young people
Is enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality care
Is keen to learn and develop their professional skills
Holds a Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Is registered with the HCPC
Has experience working with children (or relevant transferable experience)
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Community Team Leader, some of your responsibilities will include
- Deliver a high standard of occupational therapy care as part of a multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other professionals within the community therapy service.
- Carry out routine occupational therapy assessments for children and young people with a wide range of conditions in settings such as schools and family homes.
- Identify and formulate occupational therapy diagnoses to inform effective care planning.
- Develop and implement individualised, goal-oriented treatment programmes tailored to each child or young person.
- Manage a delegated caseload, working under appropriate supervision while ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
- Work as a developing autonomous practitioner, seeking guidance and support from senior occupational therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team as needed.
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.
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 2222 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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
- An under-graduate case study, essay or dissertation on a paediatric topic
- Good overall clinical record / profile
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the RCOT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of team working
- Undergraduate clinical placements in paediatrics
- Experience of working with children, either professionally or socially
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level
- Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation
- Experience of working in special education
- Experience of working in paediatrics
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications for services
- Awareness of own limitations
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child’s care
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
- Understanding of the impact of disability on children and their families
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
- Simple research methodology
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
- Background knowledge of paediatric Neurodisability
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills
- Basic Information Technology skills
- Planning and organisation skills
- To demonstrate the ability to carry out assessment and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling
- Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken some research or audit project
- Presentation skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Mackintosh
- Job title
- Community Therapy Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2717610
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