Paediatric occupational therapist

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Fixed term/secondment opportunity based in Scunthorpe. Closing date: 29 June 2026.

You will provide a high standard of Occupational service working as an autonomous practitioner delivering specialist assessment and therapeutic management of children across Northern Lincolnshire. You will take responsibility for a caseload of children 0–19 years, including those with equipment needs, within a variety of settings.

Supervise, educate and support non‑registered staff and provide specialised advice to other health, education and social care professionals in the specific clinical area.

Undertake evidence‑based audit and research projects and service developments to further own and the team’s clinical practice. Make recommendations to the clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to the development of service protocols.

To develop skills and knowledge through participation in any development programmes and competency framework.

Main duties of the job

Independent management of a caseload of CYP aged 0–19 years providing assessment, intervention and support as an autonomous practitioner, completing assessment and provision of equipment and undertaking assessments as part of DFG process in accordance with guidance and best practice.

Work with the team and Lead for Children’s Occupational Therapy to support elements of service development and improvement.

Contribute to statutory assessments (EHCP).

Support education and training of others in delivery of OT recommendations (Parents/carer's, setting staff and other professionals).

Education & Qualifications

• Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Postgraduate study in appropriate clinical areas e.g. MSc modules in Paediatrics
• Wide range of CPD activities, esp. related to specialist area

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Postgraduate experience in Occupational Therapy across a range of clinical areas (adults or paediatrics) including: Neurological, community and equipment experience
• Experience of working with at least one complex clinical pathway (adult or paediatrics)
• Postgraduate experience in paediatrics
• Experience with a variety of specialised paediatric equipment

Leadership

• Evidence of supervision and delegation

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.

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

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.