The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 17 August 2025

Job summary

26.33 hours per week

This post offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to develop and consolidate their clinical skills in a specialist paediatric community setting. We are looking for a dynamic, professional and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our friendly & supportive multi-disciplinary team. Our team is a joint Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy service working with children aged 0-19 in Rotherham. We are a neurological and neurodevelopmental service based at TRFT's Child Development Centre. We work across clinics, patient homes and school settings.

Main duties of the job

To manage a personal complex clinical caseload of children with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders and in various community settings.
To work as an autonomous practitioner to assess and treat a caseload of patients within paediatrics.
To support Band 7 staff in the planning and organisation of the Occupational Therapy service.
To supervise/teach Band 5 Occupational Therapist, therapy assistants and undergraduate students and be involved in the teaching of multidisciplinary team staff.
To undertake evidence based practice and participate in departmental research and audit.
To adhere to departmental protocols, trust policies and HCPC code of conduct and National standards where they exist
To provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice commensurate with grade to other professionals both within the trust and outside agencies e.g. Health visitors and schools.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

07 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-07-096

Job locations

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of relevant disability, NHS and social care legislation including safeguarding
Knowledge and understanding of application of Physiotherapy to neurological and neurodevelopmental paediatric related conditions.
Able to demonstrate required clinical knowledge of up to date childrens Occupational Therapy interventions and service issues
An understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people

Desirable

Working knowledge of Health and Social care roles, responsibilities, priorities and strategic direction.
Working knowledge of NHS policies and national agendas.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal Society of Occupational Therapy
Registered with HCPC
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Desirable

Member of relevant clinical specialist interest group e.g. RCOT - CYPFSS

Experience

Essential

Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of relevant disability, NHS and social care legislation including safeguarding
Knowledge and understanding of application of Physiotherapy to neurological and neurodevelopmental paediatric related conditions.
Able to demonstrate required clinical knowledge of up to date childrens Occupational Therapy interventions and service issues
An understanding of the diverse needs of children and young people

Desirable

Working knowledge of Health and Social care roles, responsibilities, priorities and strategic direction.
Working knowledge of NHS policies and national agendas.

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy by recognised awarding body e.g. Royal Society of Occupational Therapy
Registered with HCPC
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Desirable

Member of relevant clinical specialist interest group e.g. RCOT - CYPFSS

Experience

Essential

Experience of successfully operating in and delivering priorities in a partnership environment.

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.