Job summary
This is an exciting time to join Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. We are recruiting for a motivated and passionate children's occupational therapist to join our Children's Rehabilitation Therapy Team that sits within the Division of Allied Health Professions. The post holder will gain acute experience primarily in one or more specialities: neurology (including acquired brain injury and long term complex conditions), oncology, orthopaedics (elective and trauma including upper limb conditions), rheumatology (including chronic pain), burns & plastics, and metabolic bone disease. You will work with children and young people from 0-18 years with complex health needs and significant injuries, along with their families. Additionally the role involves working out of hours as part of the Major Trauma/Orthopaedic weekend and bank holiday service.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team within the hospital as well as liaising closely with a variety of community services.
You will also be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner, developing your own treatment plans and managing a complex caseload.You should be able to work positively with children/young people with significant injuries/wounds and ideally have achieved some basic competences with splinting.
There is a competency framework in place to support your learning anddevelopment. You need to be flexible and willing to provide cross cover to support senior colleagues in other specialities.You will need effective communication are needed to provide intervention to children of different ages, cultural backgrounds and complex needs.
This involves being able to problem solve and manage challenging situations as they arise.
You must be a team player who can work collaboratively as part of an integrated multi professional team. You must be able to manage your own time effectively and be competent to line manage and support junior, unqualified staff and students. You will be well supported; receiving professional advice and support from senior colleagues.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person Specification
Registration and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Health and Care Professions Council
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience
- Significant experience in a paediatric setting
- Specialist level of theoretical knowledge & clinical practice e.g. discharge plans ,normal movement ,child development ,treatment approaches
- Knowledge of children's health, social care and education legislation
- Awareness of using research in practice Maintenance of an up to date CPD portfolio reflecting development of specialist knowledge, skills and evidence- based practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of paediatric equipment, adaptations, splinting
Professional Characteristics
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of managing routine caseload with complex cases independently
Person Specification
Registration and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Health and Care Professions Council
- Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant post-qualification experience
- Significant experience in a paediatric setting
- Specialist level of theoretical knowledge & clinical practice e.g. discharge plans ,normal movement ,child development ,treatment approaches
- Knowledge of children's health, social care and education legislation
- Awareness of using research in practice Maintenance of an up to date CPD portfolio reflecting development of specialist knowledge, skills and evidence- based practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge & experience of paediatric equipment, adaptations, splinting
Professional Characteristics
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of managing routine caseload with complex cases independently
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).
