Children's Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Children's Occupational Therapy Service in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves working with children and young people aged 0-19 with physical disabilities and motor coordination difficulties, delivering assessments and interventions in various settings. You will manage a caseload, provide evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to support children's independence and participation. The position requires maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service development.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver occupational therapy assessment, treatment and review for children and young people aged 0-19 years.
- Work across homes, schools, clinics and community settings to support participation, independence and wellbeing.
- Develop and implement evidence-based programmes tailored to individual needs.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools and multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve positive outcomes.
- Assess and recommend equipment and provide advice, training and support to education staff.
- Contribute to service development, resource creation and quality improvement initiatives.
Essential criteria
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
- Relevant experience /placements to the role
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of working in a MDT
Desirable criteria
- Childcare qualification
- Experience of working with children as an OT or OT student
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Children's Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 25 September 2026
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our supportive Children's Occupational Therapy Service across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. You will work with children and young people aged 0-19 years with physical disabilities and motor coordination difficulties, delivering assessments and interventions in homes, schools, clinics and community settings.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support children to maximise their independence, participation and quality of life while collaborating with families, schools and partner agencies. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist looking to develop their skills within a friendly, innovative and child-centred service.
Working across homes, schools, nurseries and clinics, they will manage a caseload, deliver evidence-based interventions and support children to maximise their independence, participation and achievement in everyday activities.
The role includes working collaboratively with families, education staff and multidisciplinary colleagues, providing advice and training, assessing for specialist equipment, and contributing to the development of universal and targeted support resources for schools.
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