Job summary Can you persuade a 2 year old to take a break from Bluey so that you can assess their hand strength? Can you help a group of young people with long term conditions learn about their employment rights and support them to develop their existing strengths to give them the best chance of getting the job they want? Can you assess a child for the equipment they need to get safely discharged from hospital whilst holding your own in a discussion about which Avenger is the best at defeating baddies? We need an individual who can bring occupational therapy assessment, intervention and outcome measurement to life for our patients.Our passionate team will support you to develop your occupational therapy skills, clinical reasoning and reflective practice. Our patients will teach you about the importance of being client centered and how to solve problems creatively. This Band 5 post is rotational, working within our acute inpatient team with or with our rheumatology team, where you will get to work with children and young people with inflammatory conditions. You will be given an opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic environment, committed to developing your skills, including splinting, prescribing equipment, complex discharge planning and general rehabilitation. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to learn with excellent interpersonal skills. A passion for working with children, young people and their families is essential. Main duties of the job The postholder will be a member of the Occupational Therapy team and work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team within the hospital. Duties may include in-patient and out-patient work, taking place on Trust premises or occasionally within the community setting. The Occupational Therapy Service works with children, young people and their families. Assessment and treatment are carried out in numerous settings including the Occupational Therapy department, hospital ward, or home/community settings. The Occupational Therapist develops the child and young person's ability to master self-help, work and play skills using purposeful activity and adapted techniques and equipment to assist performance. This post is in Birmingham Childrens Hospital where you will work with a wide range of MDT colleagues and community service providers. A Senior Occupational Therapist will provide regular support and supervision. The Head of Occupational Therapy will be available as necessary. The post will operate on a rotational basis between acute inpatients and rheumatology teams. It may be possible to negotiate work in another area if an opportunity arises. About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 284-25-6969610-DMUT Job locations Therapy Department, Birmingham Childrens Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Registration as an Occupational Therapist (in place or in progress) Desirable Relevant paediatric post graduate courses/study Experience and Knowledge Essential Able to apply Occupational Therapy Process to patients in a clinical setting Experience of using Occupational Therapy assessment to plan/support discharge from hospital Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Desirable Previous experience of working in paediatrics in a hospital setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional Registration as an Occupational Therapist (in place or in progress) Desirable Relevant paediatric post graduate courses/study Experience and Knowledge Essential Able to apply Occupational Therapy Process to patients in a clinical setting Experience of using Occupational Therapy assessment to plan/support discharge from hospital Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Desirable Previous experience of working in paediatrics in a hospital setting 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). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Therapy Department, Birmingham Childrens Hospital Steelhouse Lane Birmingham B4 6NH Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)