Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Job Opportunity: Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Post-16 Team Expansion
The Special Schools Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy (PTOT) team in Sheffield is expanding to enhance support for students in Post-16 education. We are excited to offer a newly funded role as part of a team of 20 experienced PTOT professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional care across four Special Schools.
We're looking for passionate, accomplished individuals to join our growing team and help improve resilience and capacity. If you're ready to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Main Duties of the Job
Reporting into the Special Schools Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
1. Deliver high-quality occupational therapy care as part of the occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and multi-professional teams within the Special School service.
2. Conduct routine occupational therapy assessments for children and young people, addressing different conditions and challenges both within schools and family homes.
3. Provide diagnoses of occupational therapy-related issues.
4. Develop your knowledge to create tailored treatment programs for each young person, promoting individual progress.
5. Manage a designated caseload of children and young people within the school setting, working under guidance to ensure service delivery.
6. Take on clinical responsibilities as a developing autonomous practitioner, while seeking advice, training, and support from senior therapists and multi-disciplinary team members when needed.
About Us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
* Brilliant Place to work
* Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job Responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCPC registration
* Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
* An undergraduate case study, essay or dissertation on a paediatric topic
* Good overall clinical record / profile
* Membership of the RCOT
Experience
* Experience of team working
* Undergraduate clinical placements in paediatrics
* Experience of working with children, either professionally or socially
* 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
* 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
* Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
* Simple research methodology
* Knowledge of current NHS issues
* Background knowledge of paediatric neurodisability
Skills & Attributes
* Demonstrate assessment, analytical, and reflective skills
* Basic Information Technology skills
* Planning and organisation skills
* 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 with 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
* Evidence of having undertaken some research or audit project
Personal Attributes
* Demonstrate a passion for working with children with disabilities
* Demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
* Demonstrate resilience and empathy
* Access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes
* Understanding of the importance of patient and public involvement in service planning and delivery
* High level of interpersonal skills
* Reliable, punctual, and flexible
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.
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
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