Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Advanced Occupational Therapist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 16 hours per week
- Job ref
- 425-25-7352515
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Advanced Therapist - Hand Therapy
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Permanent | 16 hrs per week
We are looking for a motivated, flexible, and innovative person to join our supportive BOPP's team (Burns, Orthopaedics, Plastics & Limb Reconstruction). This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist and collaborative environment, primarily in outpatient settings, providing expert care to children with a range of upper limb conditions.
Who We're Looking For:
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Qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with HCPC registration.
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Extensive experience in paediatric hand therapy, with skills in splinting and scar management.
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Experience in orthopaedics, trauma, burns, and plastics.
Join us and become part of a passionate team committed to delivering outstanding care and supporting your career growth.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide specialist hand therapy, splinting and rehabilitation for paediatric patients following elective and trauma surgery, orthopaedic and neuromuscular conditions.
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Conduct upper limb functional and handwriting assessments to support surgical planning.
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Lead on complex case management within a multi-disciplinary team.
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Train and support less experienced team members.
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Deliver training to the wider team and contribute to ongoing service development.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Degree / Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant post graduate courses / CPD
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
Desirable criteria
- MSc in Paediatric Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Hand Therapy qualification / BAHT membership
- Research qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant and relevant hand therapy experience
- Orthopaedics, Trauma and Burns& Plastics experience
- Scar management
- Appraisal / supervision / teaching of more junior staff
- Audit / Service evaluation
Desirable criteria
- Working with patients with congenital upper limb abnormalities
- Experience working with amputees Orthotics
- Limb reconstruction experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Pathophysiology of plastic, orthopaedic and burns injuries and healing process.
- Plastic Surgery protocols
- Splinting Skills
- Child Protection procedures
- Audit / Research / Service Evaluation
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Advanced understanding of clinical governance and it’s implications for services.
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child’s care.
- Understanding of the impact of chronic illness / hospitalisation on children and their families.
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family.
Desirable criteria
- Disability equipment
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- High level of interpersonal skills.
- Reliable, punctual, flexible
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Debbie Smith
- Job title
- Principal Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2267837
- Additional information
For further information please contact Debbie Smith on 0114 2717148 or via email [email protected]
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