Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF1 4DG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9377-26-0223 |
Summary
Occupational Therapy Degree BSc/MSc or relevant Dip COT Registration with HCPC Experience of working as a Children’s Occupational Therapist with a range of ages, who present with physical and or sensory processing difficulties which impact on daily occupational performance skills Substantial experience of autonomous and MDT working within a range of clinical and professional settings including the NHS Knowledge of statutory processes in relation to SEND Experience managing child safeguarding cases Knowledge of clinical governance and promoting excellence within Children’s Therapy Evidence of managing change effectively and working flexibly to service demands Ability to establish good working relationships Knowledge and experience of paediatric Occupational Therapy reasoning and recognised theories of practice to plan, execute and evaluate OT treatment and intervention Ability to demonstrate/discuss the Occupational Therapy process in relation to Children’s Therapy Working knowledge of normal child development Demonstrates knowledge and application of evidence-based practice relevant to field of practice Awareness of factors that can influence team working Understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to job role Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally