Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, with outreach work across the South West of England.
As part of this forward‑thinking and innovative team you will be responsible for the delivery of a highly specialised Occupational Therapy service to children and young people under the care of the Rheumatology service and will be instrumental in the continued provision and development of this service. You will also be a valued member of the small but specialist OT team, providing clinical support and education to Band 6 and 5 Occupational Therapists.
We are looking for an innovative, inclusive clinician who is passionate about delivering a high‑quality patient‑centred service, someone with advanced skills, who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up‑to‑date evidence‑based treatments. In‑service training programmes and staff appraisal systems are in operation to support your development to enable you to meet the demands of the post.
Main duties of the job
To provide a highly specialised Occupational Therapy service including the assessment, treatment and management of children and young people with rheumatological conditions, across the South West.
To be a core member of the Rheumatology MDT, assisting in the development, planning and progression of service provision, working across and within traditional professional and organisational boundaries in hospital.
To act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge and experience in the highly skilled management of children presenting with inflammatory and non‑inflammatory joint conditions.
To provide specialist advice and clinical education to other members of the multi‑disciplinary team, presenting at local, national and international meetings.
To support the wider Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team as required.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as “Good” overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward‑thinking multi‑award‑winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world‑leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston; join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds – city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal‑opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted: 24 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata for part‑time roles
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
387‑W&C2795‑LH
Job locations
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training (Essential)
* Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
* Registration with Healthcare Professions Council
* Evidence of recent and relevant post‑graduate continued professional development equivalent to MSc level
Qualifications and Training (Desirable)
* Registration with RCOT
* Attendance at relevant courses e.g. BAHT, Pain/Fatigue management, Splinting
Knowledge and Experience (Essential)
* Significant post‑graduate experience across a wide range of specialities
* Experience of working within paediatrics at senior level (Band 6 or above)
* Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team with clear understanding of each discipline’s roles and expectations
* Experience of research, audit and/or service development
Knowledge and Experience (Desirable)
* Experience working within a relevant speciality e.g. Rheumatology, Pain Management, Hand Therapy
* Evidence of hospital discharge planning and caseload prioritisation
* Proven experience in developing and delivering teaching, training and supervision of others
* Experience of prescribing specialist equipment, including seating and wheelchairs
Skills and Abilities (Essential)
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
* Sound IT skills e.g. Word, Excel, virtual appointments
* Proven responsibility for own decision‑making whilst working closely within a team
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills
* Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
* Ability to fabricate upper limb splints from a range of materials
Aptitudes (Essential)
* Good communication skills
* Good team player
* Leadership
* Honest
* Trustworthy
* Hardworking
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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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Website: https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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