Occupational Therapist (Rotational) in Birmingham

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Site Therapy Department, Birmingham Childrens Hospital Town Birmingham Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum / pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 17/11/2026

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Job overview

Can you persuade a 2 year old to take a break from Bluey so that you can assess their hand strength?

Can you assess a child for the equipment they need to get safely discharged from hospital whilst holding your own in a discussion about which Avenger is the best at defeating baddies?

We need an individual who can bring occupational therapy assessment, intervention and outcome measurement to life for our patients.Our passionate team will support you to develop your occupational therapy skills, clinical reasoning and reflective practice.

Our patients will teach you about the importance of being client centered and how to solve problems creatively.

This Band 5 post is a rotational post, working within our acute inpatients (including Trauma and Orthopaedics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Respiratory), Hands and Upper Limb, Burns and plastics and Rheumatology teams .

You will be given an opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic environment, committed to developing your skills, including assessment, intervention, prescribing equipment, complex discharge planning and general rehabilitation.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to learn with excellent interpersonal skills. A passion for working with children, young people and their families is essential.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be a member of the Occupational Therapy team and work as part of a wider multi‑disciplinary team within the hospital. Duties may include in‑patient and out‑patient work, taking place on Trust premises or occasionally within the community setting.

The Occupational Therapy Service works with children, young people and their families. Assessment and treatment are carried out in numerous settings including the Occupational Therapy department, hospital ward, or home/community settings. The Occupational Therapist develops the child and young person’s ability to master self‑help, work and play skills using purposeful activity and adapted techniques and equipment to assist performance.

This post is in Birmingham Childrens Hospital where you will work with a wide range of MDT colleagues and community service providers.

A Senior Occupational Therapist will provide regular support and supervision. The Head of Occupational Therapy will be available as necessary.

Working for our organisation

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world‑class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world‑leading neo‑natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family‑centred care.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women’s Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Person specification

Qualifications

• Diploma /BSc Occupational Therapy HCPC Registration

Experience and Knowledge

• Previous experience of working in paediatrics in a hospital setting
• Relevant paediatric clinical practice experience

ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS

• Good written and verbal skills

PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

• Confident to work independently
• Good time management skills and personal organisation skills
• Able to use common computer software such as Microsoft office and able to learn clinical software systems with training
• Knowledge of current professional issues
• Membership of appropriate Special Interest Group

Sponsorship:

Please note, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles in line with current UKVI regulations. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application. If you would like more information, please visit: UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.

Reasonable Adjustments:

BWC is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment for those with a disability, long term health or mental health condition. The Disability Confident scheme means we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, long term health or mental health conditions, and we want to ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and accessible to all. Our aim is to get the best out of every individual and if successful for interview, you will be asked if you require any reasonable adjustments (special requirements). We will strive to support and accommodate these requests where possible.

Safeguarding

As a Trust employee you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare. You are required to inform the Head of Safeguarding of any safeguarding concerns about your own children or children you live with. This information will be treated in a confidential manner.

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