Job summary
Brainbow was founded in 2013 as the first dedicated Neuro-Oncology rehabilitation service in the UK. The service was established by three local East of England charities, founded by the parents of children with brain tumours. Brainbow was launched with the aim 'to ensure that all children with Brain Tumours reach their full potential'. Over the past 10 years the department has grown and adapted to best meet the needs of the children and family it serves and is now a fully funded NHS service. Brainbow is a Multidisciplinary Team made up of a Clinical lead, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Education and Clinical Psychology. The department is supported by a service manager and administrative assistant.
This advert is for a fixed term, Band 7 Occupational Therapist. This role works predominantly within the Brainbow team seeing children and young people up to the age of 16 within the outpatient setting, however there is scope to support the inpatient teams with assessment and intervention and peer support from other Occupational Therapists that work within Children's Services.
Main duties of the job
The day to day responsibilities are highlighted in the available job description and we welcome applications from OTs from different clinical backgrounds but with relevant experience and transferrable skills, as any training and development needs will be identified and supported. You will also have supervisory role for our B4 OT/PT Activity Coordinator alongside our Brainbow Physiotherapist.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 13th April 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 5th April 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 13th April 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Post graduate training relevant to children's occupational therapy
Desirable
- Experience of working on highly complex cases in a multi-agency setting
- Experience leading/participating in workshops/lecturing
- Experience of service development/audit
- Post graduate attendance on child specific study days
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with families who are adjusting to disability issues
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary or multi agency teams
- Experience working as band 6, children's OT
- Experience managing junior staff/students
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Experience working with children within oncology services
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working in the acute sector
- Special interest in paediatric oncology
- Special interest in neuro rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions for CYP
- In-depth knowledge of guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to CYP
- In-depth understanding of the principles of clinical governance / audit to monitor and improve service
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group
- Awareness of demand and capacity issues
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Knowledge of strategic direction of local organisation
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of advances in clinical specialism of paediatric neuro rehabilitation and oncology
- Knowledge of keyworker systems for patients
- Knowledge of GAS (Goal Attainment Scaling) measures.
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Awareness of moving and handling legislation
- Awareness of health and safety legislation
- Ability to work with a child centred approach
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- High level of personal initiative
- Good time management skills
- Good prioritisation skills
- Working within Professional Boundaries, Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
Desirable
- Leadership qualities - motivating, encouraging and leading colleagues/junior staff
- Ability to form links with other professionals working in same area, share and develop skills, collaborate in research
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Post graduate training relevant to children's occupational therapy
Desirable
- Experience of working on highly complex cases in a multi-agency setting
- Experience leading/participating in workshops/lecturing
- Experience of service development/audit
- Post graduate attendance on child specific study days
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with families who are adjusting to disability issues
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary or multi agency teams
- Experience working as band 6, children's OT
- Experience managing junior staff/students
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Experience working with children within oncology services
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working in the acute sector
- Special interest in paediatric oncology
- Special interest in neuro rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions for CYP
- In-depth knowledge of guidelines and national policies and procedures relevant to CYP
- In-depth understanding of the principles of clinical governance / audit to monitor and improve service
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group
- Awareness of demand and capacity issues
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Knowledge of strategic direction of local organisation
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of advances in clinical specialism of paediatric neuro rehabilitation and oncology
- Knowledge of keyworker systems for patients
- Knowledge of GAS (Goal Attainment Scaling) measures.
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Awareness of moving and handling legislation
- Awareness of health and safety legislation
- Ability to work with a child centred approach
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- High level of personal initiative
- Good time management skills
- Good prioritisation skills
- Working within Professional Boundaries, Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
Desirable
- Leadership qualities - motivating, encouraging and leading colleagues/junior staff
- Ability to form links with other professionals working in same area, share and develop skills, collaborate in research
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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.
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.
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).