At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower children through innovative occupational therapy and collaborative care.
- Company: Join the compassionate team at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Occupational Therapist with experience in paediatrics.
The predicted salary is between 32073 - 48117 £ per year.
Band 6 Main area Occupational Therapy. Contract: 12 months (Fixed term). Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £32,073 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. Closing: 28/06/2026 23:59. Interview date: 08/07/2026.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements, including part‑time, job‑share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.
Job overview: Are you a passionate Children’s Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic and forward‑thinking Children’s Therapies team, where no two days are the same and every interaction has the power to change a child’s future. We are looking for 2 full time Band 6 Children’s Occupational Therapists on 12 month fixed term contracts to join our friendly and supportive paediatric therapy team. This exciting opportunity is perfect for those wanting to further develop specialist skills in working with children and young people across a variety of settings.
Main duties of the job:
- To manage own specialist caseload.
- To work autonomously within Trust policies and professional practice, maintaining accurate and comprehensive up‑to‑date records.
- To carry out specialist assessment and treatment of children with complex needs.
- Determine a clinical diagnosis, develop, deliver, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programmes.
- Take part in the education and training of Occupational Therapists and qualified and non‑qualified healthcare/social care/education staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities:
- To work within the children’s therapy service, developing effective clinical interventions within the speciality of paediatrics.
- To manage autonomously a clinical workload of patients / clients at a specialist level.
- To have specialist assessment and treatment skills in various areas including triage and prioritisation of patients.
- To apply evidence‑based knowledge within the specialist clinical area acquired through experience and academic study.
- To work collaboratively with education, health and social care community and acute colleagues.
Person specification:
- Registered with HCPC.
- Evidence of Postgraduate Training relevant to the post.
- Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate care in paediatrics.
- Knowledge of child development and a range of common paediatric conditions.
Employment Conditions: All candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost from your salary when you commence in post. You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year.
Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist in Halifax employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd
At CHS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values flexibility and innovation in delivering high-quality cleaning services. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and the chance to contribute to significant projects like the CHFT Reconfiguration programme. Located in a dynamic healthcare environment, we ensure our team members are equipped with the skills and resources needed to excel, making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Contact Details:
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
