Job summary
Job Opportunity: Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Post-16 Team Expansion
The Special Schools Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy (PTOT) team in Sheffield is expanding to enhance support for students in Post-16 education. We are excited to offer a newly funded role as part of a team of 20 experienced PTOT professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional care across four Special Schools.
We're looking for passionate, accomplished individuals to join our growing team and help improve resilience and capacity. If you're ready to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Special Schools Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
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Deliver high-quality occupational therapy care as part of the occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and multi-professional teams within the Special School service.
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Conduct routine occupational therapy assessments for children and young people, addressing different conditions and challenges both within schools and family homes.
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Provide diagnoses of occupational therapy-related issues
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Develop your knowledge to create tailored treatment programs for each young person, promoting individual progress.
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Manage a designated caseload of children and young people within the school setting, working under guidance to ensure service delivery.
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Take on clinical responsibilities as a developing autonomous practitioner, while seeking advice, training, and support from senior therapists and multi-disciplinary team members when needed.
About us
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
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job 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 Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Job description
Job 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 Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
- An under-graduate case study, essay or dissertation on a paediatric topic
- Good overall clinical record / profile
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of team working
- Undergraduate clinical placements in paediatrics
- Experience of working with children, either professionally or socially
Desirable
- Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level
- Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation
- Experience of working in special education
- Experience of working in paediatrics
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Knowledge of clinical governance and it's implications for services
- Awareness of own limitations
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
- Understanding of the impact of disability on children and their families
Desirable
- Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
- Simple research methodology
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
- Background knowledge of paediatric neurodisability
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills
- Basic Information Technology skills
- Planning and organisation skills
- To demonstrate the ability to carry out assessment and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling
- Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations
- Problem solving approach
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken some research or audit project
- Presentation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Demonstrate a passion to work with children with disabilities
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
- Demonstrate resilience and empathy
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes
- Understanding of the importance of patient and public involvement in service planning and delivery
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Reliable, punctual, flexible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Portfolio evidence of reflective practice
- An under-graduate case study, essay or dissertation on a paediatric topic
- Good overall clinical record / profile
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of team working
- Undergraduate clinical placements in paediatrics
- Experience of working with children, either professionally or socially
Desirable
- Evidence of extra responsibilities taken at undergraduate level
- Involvement in audit, research or service evaluation
- Experience of working in special education
- Experience of working in paediatrics
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Knowledge of clinical governance and it's implications for services
- Awareness of own limitations
- Understanding of family / team dynamics and how to develop working relationships with all involved in the child's care
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and health and safety requirements in meeting the needs of the child and family
- Understanding of the impact of disability on children and their families
Desirable
- Knowledge of consent issues specific to paediatrics
- Simple research methodology
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
- Background knowledge of paediatric neurodisability
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills
- Basic Information Technology skills
- Planning and organisation skills
- To demonstrate the ability to carry out assessment and interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic handling
- Ability to present information, written and verbal in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to keep accurate and legible clinical records
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and within emotional or challenging situations
- Problem solving approach
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken some research or audit project
- Presentation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Presentation skills
- Demonstrate a passion to work with children with disabilities
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
- Demonstrate resilience and empathy
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes
- Understanding of the importance of patient and public involvement in service planning and delivery
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Reliable, punctual, flexible
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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).
