Permanent | 16 hrs per week
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our regional specialist ME/CFS & Post-Covid Service. You will focus on paediatric energy management and offer close collaboration with Pain Management and Rheumatology teams. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering expert care to children and adolescents with ME/CFS, often working autonomously in community settings.
You are a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist with:
A BSc in Occupational Therapy or Dip COT
HCPC Registration
Experience in ME/CFS and paediatric chronic illness
Knowledge of child and adolescent development
Confidence managing complex cases
If you’re passionate about making a difference and keen to develop your expertise in a specialised field, we’d love to hear from you!
Reporting into the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
Deliver a specialised service for children and adolescents with ME/CFS
Be a regional expert across South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire
Provide specialist advice and training to professionals in health, education, and social care
Lead complex case management within a multidisciplinary team
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children’s health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children’s uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
* This role has been assigned the occupation code 2222 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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