Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist In Neurology (Static)

Manchester University Nhs Foundation Trust; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Neurosciences team at RMCH. This permanent post focuses on paediatric neurorehabilitation, delivering advanced OT within a supportive, multidisciplinary setting and supervising Band 5s, rotational staff and learners.

Flexible working requests will be considered. As a key member of the team, you will manage a diverse caseload and work towards timely discharge while developing

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Registered to practice with the HCPC.
• Experience in paediatric/neurorehabilitation desirable.

Responsabilités

• Deliver OT interventions with short and long-term goals.
• Coach parents and carers and monitor outcomes.
• Assess needs at home/school and plan intervention pathways.
• Plan and evaluate specialist therapy programmes autonomously.
• Provide information to parents about the child’s condition and treatments.

Connaissances

Autonomous practice

Parental coaching

MDT collaboration

Formation

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Description du poste

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our specialist Neurosciences team at RMCH. This permanent, static role offers an excellent opportunity to develop advanced skills within paediatric neurorehabilitation, working with children and young people with a wide range of complex neurological conditions. You will manage a varied specialist caseload, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation, independence and timely discharge. You will also play an important role in supporting and developing Band 5 Occupational Therapists, rotational staff and learners, working alongside experienced Band 7 therapists. This is an ideal opportunity for an OT who is passionate about neurosciences and wants to build and retain specialist expertise within a supportive, highly skilled team. Full-time permanent post. Flexible working requests will be considered.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for Occupational therapy intervention by setting appropriate short and long-term goals, training parents and carers and monitoring and evaluating outcomes.


• To provide spontaneous and planned advice and support to parents, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to solve complex problems.


• To maintain and develop service specification by assessing the needs of children at home, nursery / school, to determine the most appropriate intervention pathway, setting appropriate goals and monitoring and evaluating outcomes.


• To work autonomously to plan, implement and evaluate a specialist programme of therapy by reviewing their current situation in terms of condition, presentation, equipment, adaptation and commencing the most suitable intervention.


• To provide highly specific and comprehensive information to parents about their child's condition, support groups, other treatment centre/approaches.


• See Job description for full details.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 349-CSS-8361686-RL3

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you will need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Documents to download heading.

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What is a DBS Check?

• Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.


• Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that is considered relevant to the role.


• Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children's and/or adults barred lists.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy


• Registered to practice with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)

Desirable

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development to Masters level or equivalent.


• Significant experience in a paediatric setting


• Relevant post graduate qualification and experience in neurology

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of paediatric conditions and disabilities


• Knowledge of paediatric and government legislation relevant to this job role specifically 2026 SEND Reforms


• Knowledge of a range of standardised assessment and treatment modalities


• Extensive knowledge of paediatric equipment.


• Knowledge and application of Health & Safety principles

Desirable

• Plans and drawings

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working single handed and autonomously in the community setting.


• Practical experience of assessment and working with children and young people with a range of complex, sensory needs.


• Experience of working with a range of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partners including education settings

Desirable

• Working with children and young people with neuro-developmental difficulties e.g. Autism


• Accredited Clinical educator's qualification.


• Supervision of Students

Skills

Essential

• Ability to use and interpret a range of standardised assessments.


• Ability to assess children and young people and identify need with those who have a range of neurological, neurodevelopmental, orthopaedic or profound and complex disabilities.


• Ability to work as part of a Multi professional team across all children's services.


• Ability to use a range of treatment modalities in therapeutic work with children


• An ability to communicate complex and/or contentious information at all levels.


• Basic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Training and presentation skills


• Upper limb splinting experience and/or qualification


• Skills working with children and young people with Autism


• Group work skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: RMCH, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact: Clinical lead OT, Morgan Tarlton, [e-mail]

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