Pediatric OT - Impactful & Collaborative

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric OT Team based in North Tyneside. You will assess and treat children across schools and communities, working closely with a supportive team to deliver high-quality care.

The role involves hands-on therapy, group sessions, and home visits, with opportunities to contribute to service development and collaborative practice with health, education and social care colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience with paediatric assessments and therapy in schools or community settings.
• Ability to work with children across learning environments.
• Committed to high quality patient care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of a child’s motor, perceptual and physical abilities.
• Deliver treatment sessions, individually or in groups, including equipment and minor adaptations.
• Conduct home visits to support daily living activities.
• Work with schools, communities and health/education/social care partners to improve service delivery.
• Participate in development work streams to enhance outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Paediatric OT experience

Children-focused care

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registered

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric OT Team based in North Tyneside. You will assess and treat children across schools and communities, working closely with a supportive team to deliver high-quality care.

The role involves hands-on therapy, group sessions, and home visits, with opportunities to contribute to service development and collaborative practice with health, education and social care colleagues.