Job Description

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Advanced Practitioner - Occupational Therapy - Children's (CDC)

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Civic Office/Hybrid
25/08/2025


Advanced Practitioner - Occupational Therapy - Children's (CDC)


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

Grade 10, 45,691 - 49,646 (Pay award pending)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Social Care

Date posted

25/07/2025

Job reference

REQ20809

Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster / Hybrid Working

Salary Details:

Grade 10, 45,691 - 49,646 (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours Monday-Friday (Flexible working arrangements available)

Closing date: 25th August 2025

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment

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Become part of something amazing!

We are expanding our Children's Occupational Therapy service. We are looking for experienced Occupational Therapist who is ready to progress into a leadership role. We fully recognise the value and fundamental importance of the role Occupational Therapy play in promoting people's wellbeing, maximising independence, and supporting people to live meaningful lives.



The post holder will:


Provide day to day operational management and support for professionals working in the occupational therapy service. Promote best practice standards based on an up-to-date knowledge of occupational Therapy practice developments and relevant policy and legislation in relation to Children. Provide professional casework advice, expert Occupational Therapy knowledge, support and guidance to colleagues, including newly qualified Occupational Therapists, trainees and other team members and/or volunteers. Have excellent clinical knowledge of equipment and adaptations assessment and provision in occupational therapy. Be able to work alone and within a team. Be able to organise and prioritise workload and balance this with conflicting demands of the role. Hold appropriate qualification, BSc OT, Dip OT, or equivalent management qualification. Registration with Health Care Profession Council (HCPC)




The service operates over 5 days a week. Monday-Friday (no unsociable hours).



In return we will offer you:


Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays Monday - Friday working (No bank holidays or weekends) HCPC professional fees paid Flexible and hybrid working options CPD and clinical supervision Staff reward scheme A supportive and innovative team culture




We would love to have you join Team Doncaster in the future!

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting: week commencing 25th August 2025.

Interview date to be confirmed once advert has been closed.



For further information about the Occupational Therapist role, please email Claire.jackson3@doncaster.gov.uk.



If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.



This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a DBS check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosuris re-barring-service-check



Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.



City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.



English fluency duty under the Immigration Act (2016): As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.



Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.


Advanced Practitioner - Occupational Therapy - Children's (CDC)