Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatric

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bebington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to join their Complex Disability Team. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of children with various conditions, requiring travel between settings. The ideal candidate should have experience at band 5 level and be familiar with pediatric care. Teamwork and cross-discipline collaboration are essential. Applications close on 22 September 2025.

Benefits

Warm and friendly workplace environment

Excellent supervision and support structure

Qualifications

• Experience at band 5 level in core rotations.
• Familiarity with a full range of pediatric conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats own caseload of pediatric patients.
• Supervises junior staff and students.
• Participates in therapy team and MDT activities.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of pediatric conditions

Training and development skills

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate experience in pediatrics

Job description

Overview

A vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a Senior Occupational Therapist to work in our Complex Disability Team. The post holder will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of children with a range of conditions. Children are seen in a variety of settings, including family homes and education settings, and therefore the ability to travel between settings is essential for this role. Staff may also be expected to work across the Children’s service dependent on service need. Team-working is an important part of this role, and you will regularly work with other disciplines and services including social care and education. We have an excellent supervision and support structure, and you will receive a full induction on commencement of the post.

We are based on the Wirral peninsula, an area with a coastline and countryside surroundings, serving a diverse population. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute trusts in the North West of England, employing over 6,000 staff and serving approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats own caseload of paediatric patients and maintains associated records.
• Take responsibility for Training & Development of junior staff, students, and other staff groups in this specialty. Supervise less experienced staff, assistants, and students.
• Participates as a member of the therapy team and the MDT within a specified clinical area.
• Has a responsibility for own CPD and other developmental activities.
• Involvement in identifying and carrying out departmental audit, research, or service development activity in line with local and national guidelines.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will have gained experience at band 5 level in core rotations and have some postgraduate experience of working in paediatrics.
• Be familiar and confident with assessment and treatment of a full range of paediatric conditions.

Employment details

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. Applications close on 22 September 2025.