• Job Description

  Req#: C9155-CSAHP-0625-39?language=en&page=887&sort=publicationDateDe

  Job summary

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust:

  Childrens Occupational Therapy Service, Childrens Integrated Therapies

  Band 5 Paediatric Occupational Therapy Post, 37.5 hours per week, 12 months fixed term

  You will be a key part of our Childrens Occupational Therapy Team. You will be keen to develop your OT skills and deliver services to improve outcomes for children and families. The role will be ideal for a new graduate or for an experienced OT keen to develop skills working with children. Our Childrens OT team is expanding following some additional investment so its a great time to join our team.

  You will be based predominantly in South Tyneside but you will work in a Childrens OT team which covers South Tyneside and Sunderland. You will work in clinic, home and education settings. You will be involved in assessing children and providing appropriate outcome focussed advice and interventions, to maintain and promote skills and independence.

  Support and supervision will be provided from more experienced therapists. You will have access to CPD opportunities.

  You will also work closely with Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists as well as Paediatricians and colleagues in Education.

  Main duties of the job

  You will be joining a team of enthusiastic OTs across the Trust who are working together to develop services and improve outcomes for children. You will be part of a wider Therapies Directorate within a Trust that is keen to develop and support staff through supervision and CPD. You will be supported to work innovatively as we take the agenda for Childrens OT forward in line with current national and clinical drivers.

  If you are interested, please contact us and well tell you all about our services and our great plans for the future as well as our recent successes and achievements! Youll want to come to work with us! (We also have beautiful beaches, countryside and an abundance of cultural activities for you to explore across our patch!)

  Please come and talk to us if you are interested in working with us. Ruth Rayner, Head of Service, Speech and Language Therapy and Childrens Integrated Therapies 0191 5699009 Ruth.Rayner1@nhs.net

  Georgina Sinclair-James, Clinical Led Occupational Therapist georgina.sinclairjames@nhs.net

  0191 402 8067 Ext: 8285

  About us

  Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

  One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

  We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

  The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

  Details

  Date posted

  25 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year (25/26 Pay award pending £31,049 - £37,796)

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9155-CSAHP-0625-39

  Job locations

  Palmer Community Hospital

  Wear Street

  Jarrow

  Tyne And Wear

  NE32 3UX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide an Occupational Therapy service to a particular speciality under the direction of a senior qualified Occupational Therapist. To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic ,community settings and home visits as applicable.

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide an Occupational Therapy service to a particular speciality under the direction of a senior qualified Occupational Therapist. To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic ,community settings and home visits as applicable.

  PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

  Person Specification

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise, managing own time and workload.
  • Ability to delegate work to support staff.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Basic IT skills.

  Desirable

  • Presentation and teaching skills.
  • Ability to communicate to groups.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of being part of a multi disciplinary team. Experience of working with people with a physical illness or disability.
  • Occupational Therapy or Student placement experience working with patients who have had a range of a functional difficulties

  Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
  • Previous experience working within an Occupational therapy Childrens team
  • Attendance at relevant courses e.g. manual handling, CPR, violence awareness, safeguarding

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to recognise when help is required
  • Ability to carry out tasks involving moderate physical effort e.g. move and handle patients and equipment.

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Registration with the Health Care Professional Council.
  • Understanding of the role of the Childrens Occupational Therapist in community setting.
  • Knowledge of the importance of multi-disciplinary working and the role of other professions.
  • Knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on individuals functional ability.
  • Knowledge of NHS and Social Services.
  • Knowledge of a range of assistive equipment.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of national priorities.
  • Appropriate knowledge of protocols, legislation and procedures.
  • Understanding of STSFT and and its strategic direction/achievements.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Knowledge of the impact of illness on the individuals functional and cognitive performance.
  • Knowledge of local services and developments.
  • Knowledge of Children and Family Act and SEND processes for children

  Attitude

  Essential

  • Professional attitude.
  • Flexible attitude.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Able to work as a team member.
  • Keen to learn and develop new skills.
  • Ability to use initiative.
  • Willingness to participate in supervision and appraisal. Willingness to work flexible hours as the post requires.

  Person Specification

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise, managing own time and workload.
  • Ability to delegate work to support staff.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Basic IT skills.

  Desirable

  • Presentation and teaching skills.
  • Ability to communicate to groups.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of being part of a multi disciplinary team. Experience of working with people with a physical illness or disability.
  • Occupational Therapy or Student placement experience working with patients who have had a range of a functional difficulties

  Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist.
  • Previous experience working within an Occupational therapy Childrens team
  • Attendance at relevant courses e.g. manual handling, CPR, violence awareness, safeguarding

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to recognise when help is required
  • Ability to carry out tasks involving moderate physical effort e.g. move and handle patients and equipment.

  Other

  Essential

  • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Recognised Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • Registration with the Health Care Professional Council.
  • Understanding of the role of the Childrens Occupational Therapist in community setting.
  • Knowledge of the importance of multi-disciplinary working and the role of other professions.
  • Knowledge of a range of medical conditions and their impact on individuals functional ability.
  • Knowledge of NHS and Social Services.
  • Knowledge of a range of assistive equipment.

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of national priorities.
  • Appropriate knowledge of protocols, legislation and procedures.
  • Understanding of STSFT and and its strategic direction/achievements.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Knowledge of the impact of illness on the individuals functional and cognitive performance.
  • Knowledge of local services and developments.
  • Knowledge of Children and Family Act and SEND processes for children

  Attitude

  Essential

  • Professional attitude.
  • Flexible attitude.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Able to work as a team member.
  • Keen to learn and develop new skills.
  • Ability to use initiative.
  • Willingness to participate in supervision and appraisal. Willingness to work flexible hours as the post requires.

  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

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Palmer Community Hospital

  Wear Street

  Jarrow

  Tyne And Wear

  NE32 3UX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Palmer Community Hospital

  Wear Street

  Jarrow

  Tyne And Wear

  NE32 3UX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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