Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15.75 hours per week
- Job ref
- 320-CDCS-3656
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals of Derby & Burton
- Town
- Derby
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/07/2025
Employer heading

Senior Occupational Therapist Acute Paediatrics
Band 6
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme
To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;
Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity for a part-time Senior Occupational Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Team, at the Derbyshire Children's Hospital based at the Royal Derby Hospital.
You will require experience and skills as an Occupational Therapist across a range of specialisms, covering both inpatient and outpatient services. Experience of working within a paediatric setting is not an essential criteria, however you should have a strong interest in working with children of all ages. We are looking for someone who is hardworking and enthusiastic to work within this challenging and varied area.
You will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of Occupational Therapy within the team, carrying your own caseload. You will have opportunities to develop professionally supported with regular supervision as well as internal and external training courses.
We work closely with our physiotherapy colleagues to provide holistic care to children across a wide range of specialisms including MSK, respiratory, neurological and rheumatological.
Main duties of the job
- To perform advanced assessment of children with diverse pathologies and complex physical and psychological condition.
- To develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes for children.
- To hold clinical responsibility for and manage own caseload, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular reflective and clinical reasoning sessions.
- To complement the skills within the Children’s Occupational Therapy Team, working to ensure that children cared for by the department experience excellent care and continuity, and that their families feel supported in their roles.
- To delegate work to support staff.
- To supervise, educate and assess the performance of Occupational Therapy students; this would be to a graduate level standard and involve working with universities to meet the standards required.
- To be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, liaising and working with staff outside and within the Trust tin the best interests of the child.
- To liaise with other Occupational Therapy colleagues to provide a flexible service during pressure times, due to workload or staffing difficulties.
- To participate in the training and supervision of Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Assistants and Technical Instructors.
- To undertake routine administrative tasks as agreed with senior staff.
Closing date of applications: 23 June 2025
Interview date: 07 July 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description attached.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration
- Occupational Therapy Degree or Diploma
- Knowledge of a wide range of medical and orthopaedic pathologies
- Knowledge and experience of splint making
- Substantial experience as an Occupational experience
- Clinical educator training
Desirable criteria
- experience of working in a paediatric setting
- Experience of outcome measures
- Theoretical knowledge of normal child development
- Member of BAOT
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills with adults, children and young people
- Ability to provide leadership
- Evidence of written communication skills
Behaviour
Essential criteria
- Exhibit a professional approach
- Adaptable to change
- Demonstrates trust values, compassion and openness
- Evidence of bespoke information unique to individual
- Demonstrates ability to motivate children
Desirable criteria
- Positive outlook
- friendly, flexible and approachable
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
- Able to manage complex and stressful interactions with families
- Ability to keep accurate and comprehensive notes
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable criteria
- Teaching and presentation skills
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karlie Hall
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01332 785539
- Additional information
Alternatively, email one of the team at [email protected] for more information.
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