Sirona care & health CIC

Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Job summary

The Children's Therapy Services identify, assess, support and manage the health needs of children and young people aged 0-18 years, working closely with children and their families in health settings and family homes; and with education colleagues in early years and school settings.

As a Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist you will manage your case load independently and carry out a range of therapeutic activities. You will offer clinical expertise and use your knowledge to provide professional care, treatment, advice, guidance and support to children and young people with complex needs.

This role is based in Weston-Super-Mare however you may be expected to attend training and provide cover across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

Main duties of the job

To offer clinical expertise within a specified clinical area.

To manage and carry own case load within a specified clinical area.

To provide a safe, client centred, effective and evidence-based therapy service in the community setting

To work within the Children's Service to deliver clinical activities, supported by a robust competency framework, to children within their own home and other settings such as school/ early years or a clinical environment

To be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team (MDT), which may include Paediatricians, Orthotists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7485442-WW

Job locations

Drove House

Drove Road

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 3NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Current HCPC registration

Desirable

Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Children's Occupational / Physio / Speech and Language Therapy

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working children and young people, often with Complex Needs
Experience of MDT working
Demonstrate ability to use evidence based practice, clear care plans and outcomes measure
Post-qualification experience of working with children with needs across a range of core areas relevant to the post e.g. neurology, learning disabilities, outpatients, community, complex needs, Autism, Trauma and Orthopaedics
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills

Desirable

Experience of working in an emotionally stressful environment with patients with life limiting or progressive conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Current HCPC registration

Desirable

Post graduate training appropriate to the field of Children's Occupational / Physio / Speech and Language Therapy

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working children and young people, often with Complex Needs
Experience of MDT working
Demonstrate ability to use evidence based practice, clear care plans and outcomes measure
Post-qualification experience of working with children with needs across a range of core areas relevant to the post e.g. neurology, learning disabilities, outpatients, community, complex needs, Autism, Trauma and Orthopaedics
Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills

Desirable

Experience of working in an emotionally stressful environment with patients with life limiting or progressive conditions.

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.

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

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

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Drove House

Drove Road

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 3NT

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

Drove House

Drove Road

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 3NT

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)