Job summary Would you like a new challenge in an exciting, forward thinking Children's therapy service? Keep on reading Due to promotion and expansion within our team we have : A permanent full time post available 9 month full time maternity leave cover (FTC/secondment opportunity) Both posts support our rotation, and although we have full time positions available we would support part-time working at a minimum of 0.5wte (18.75hrs/week). The rotational posts will cover the following areas including Inpatient and Outpatient care o Orthopaedics (QMC campus) o Neurosciences & Oncology (QMC campus) o Neonates (Based at QMC and City campus) If you have always wondered about working in Paediatrics this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Could you bring your transferable skill set to this area? Please do get in touch to discuss further and take advantage of the opportunities for specialist training and professional development alongside our experienced clinicians. Main duties of the job In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. Assess and treat children and young people (and their families) to promote their independence in their activities of daily living and support hospital discharge To support Orthopaedic & Neuro splinting where required. Work as part of multidisciplinary teams in both in and outpatient settingsYou will have excellent communication and team working skills. You will have a flexible approach and the ability to manage your own time and workload in what is a fast paced working environment. The post has a requirement that you manage and support qualified staff, Support Staff and Students on Clinical Placement allowing you to develop your leadership, managerial and teaching skills. You will deputise for the Band 7 leads as appropriate.As part of the wider Children's Occupational Therapy team you will be asked to support a rostered weekend working service to support our more straightforward MSK in-patient discharges. This is approximately 1 on-call morning every 2 months. We will support you to ensure you have the basic competencies to do this confidently. About us The Nottingham Children's Hospital (NCH) is based at the Queens Medical Centre campus and Neonatal care is supported on both the QMC and City campus'.We provide In-patient and out-patient care for children up to the age of 19 years old. With 97 beds, we care for around 40,000 children each year from Nottinghamshire and beyond, treating a full range of conditions, including planned and emergency treatment and surgery, Burns and Plastics, Neurological conditions, Oncology, Paediatric critical care, Renal conditions and transplantation, and Spinal and Orthopaedic care. The Children's Therapy team at NCH is a friendly and supportive department who work closely alongside the wider MDT, providing excellent evidence based care and innovative ways of working. Throughout NUH we have a diverse range of AHP and support staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 164-7064466 Job locations QMC & City campus Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for further details around the post With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for further details around the post With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential BSc Hons (or equivalent) Occupational Therapy Full Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration Evidence of maintaining professional competence through C.P.D. Experience Essential Possession of specific knowledge to relevant area Experience of working with a wide variety of patients in either an acute or rehabilitation in-patient setting or the community Experience of using evidenced based practice to inform own practice and that of others Experience of delegation and contributing to the operational management of the team Desirable Have previously worked in the NHS Ability to demonstrate value of transferrable knowledge and skills to specialist area Communication skills Essential Able to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills Able to effectively use a range of written and verbal communication skills with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating eg. Patients may be dysphasic, deaf, who may be unable to accept diagnosis or have terminal illness Able to communicate patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors. Analytical/Judgement skills Essential Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of junior OT staff and support staff Risk assessment skills for the safe management and discharge of complex patients Independently work through the OT process with complex patients Planning and organisation Essential Able to plan own clinical activity to meet clinical needs of patients when demand exceeds capacity Able to make judgements about the prioritizing of caseloads when demand exceeds capacity and to support junior and support staff in this process Physical skills Essential Able to handle and move complex patients safely and in a way which promotes rehabilitation Other Essential Able to travel to required areas within and beyond the Trust. Undertake out of hours duties (weekends, on calls and Bank Holidays) as required in Paediatrics Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential BSc Hons (or equivalent) Occupational Therapy Full Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registration Evidence of maintaining professional competence through C.P.D. Experience Essential Possession of specific knowledge to relevant area Experience of working with a wide variety of patients in either an acute or rehabilitation in-patient setting or the community Experience of using evidenced based practice to inform own practice and that of others Experience of delegation and contributing to the operational management of the team Desirable Have previously worked in the NHS Ability to demonstrate value of transferrable knowledge and skills to specialist area Communication skills Essential Able to discuss treatment options and recommend best course of intervention to patients and carers using negotiating, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills Able to effectively use a range of written and verbal communication skills with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating eg. Patients may be dysphasic, deaf, who may be unable to accept diagnosis or have terminal illness Able to communicate patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working with MDT colleagues across health & social care sectors. Analytical/Judgement skills Essential Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance and the performance of junior OT staff and support staff Risk assessment skills for the safe management and discharge of complex patients Independently work through the OT process with complex patients Planning and organisation Essential Able to plan own clinical activity to meet clinical needs of patients when demand exceeds capacity Able to make judgements about the prioritizing of caseloads when demand exceeds capacity and to support junior and support staff in this process Physical skills Essential Able to handle and move complex patients safely and in a way which promotes rehabilitation Other Essential Able to travel to required areas within and beyond the Trust. Undertake out of hours duties (weekends, on calls and Bank Holidays) as required in Paediatrics 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address QMC & City campus Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)