Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Early Years Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Team at Sheffield Children’s.
As part of a supportive, experienced, and forward-thinking team, you will provide high-quality occupational therapy care to pre-school infants and children. You will conduct routine assessments for children with a range of conditions, providing individualised treatment programmes and support, managing a delegated caseload with guidance from senior therapists, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver excellent care.
If you have a passion for working with children and want to make a difference, apply today to join our team!
Reporting into the Early Years Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
Provide a high standard of occupational therapy care as a member of the occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and multi-professional teams within the Early Years service.
Conduct routine occupational therapy assessments for infants and children with different conditions
Diagnose problems related to occupational therapy and develop expertise in delivering individualised treatment programmes, tailored to specific needs.
Manage a delegated caseload of infants and children working under supervision.
Undertake clinical tasks as a developing autonomous practitioner while taking advice, training, and support from senior occupational therapists and other team members.
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children’s provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed 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.
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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