Job Description

Are you passionate about empowering children and young people to fulfil their potential in daily occupations such as self-care, school and leisure?
Would you like to play a part in shaping our service through the contribution and implementation of new, evidence-based ideas?
Solihull Community Paediatric Team offers appointments in homes, clinics and schools, telephone appointments and virtual workshops to support parents and professionals. We have team meetings, supervision and CPD sessions each month to support individual and service development. We offer opportunities for home working, and have a base in the north and south of the borough.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 who would like a part time, temporary position. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who have a passion for paediatrics and who want to develop their skills and knowledge within a supportive environment. We value new ideas and contributions to develop and improve each of our pathways.
We welcome applications from newly qualified OTs.
For more information, please read the attached job summary. For any questions, contact Marie Roberts on 0121 722 8010. Interviews will take place on 17th July 2025
Main duties of the job
The Solihull Children's O.T team works in collaboration with children, young people and their families, aged 0-18 with a range of developmental and complex physical needs including, but not limited to, DCD, Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Down's syndrome. We work at clinic bases, schools, nurseries, and homes across the area.
Duties of a Band 5 O.T in this setting include:
To be responsible for planning, organising and prioritising own caseload and non-clinical duties
Provide assessment in the areas of self-care, school and play/leisure.
Take a client-centred approach and to advocate on behalf of the child and/or their carers where appropriate
Assess the impact of the environment (physical, social, sensory and cultural) on a child/young person's occupational performance
Assess and make recommendations for the provision of specialist equipment and to monitor its use
Set collaborative SMART goals with children, families and relevant professionals
Use evidence of current best practice to plan, facilitate and evaluate appropriate interventions
Teach therapeutic techniques to parents, carers and education staff to enable them to carry out an OT programme for a child or group of children
Evaluate progress using appropriate outcome measures and to modify strategies where appropriate
Work confidently and effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
Assist in the creation and delivery of service workshops to both families and professionals
Please see job description for more detail!
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
29,970 to 36,483 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9008439
Job locations
Chelmsley Wood Primary Care Centre
6 Crabtree Dr, Fordbridge
Birmingham
West Midlands
B37 5BU
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *GCSEs (including A -- C grade in English & Maths, or equivalent)
• *3 passes at A level (or equivalent)
• *Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent overseas qualification
• *Registration with HCPC

• *Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists

• *Able to assess develop and implement appropriate programmes of care, write reports and evaluate outcomes and treatment to meet the needs of the clients
• *Wide range of experience with different client groups at undergraduate level

• *Experience using standardized and non-standardised assessments with children & young people
• *Experience of community work

• *Computer literate
• *Ability to organize and respond efficiently to complex information
• *Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies
• *Ability to write complex information in a way that can be easily understood
• *Ability to work as part of OT team
• *Ability to work as member of wider therapy team
• *Ability to set own work priorities
• *Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
• *Ability to analyse professional & ethical issues
• *Aware of own strengths & needs
• *Enthusiastic & motivated to work with children, young people and their families
• *Innovative
• *Desire to work as part of a team
• *Committed to client's interests
• *Able to perform tasks requiring moderate physical effort
• *Able to cope in stressful environments & with emotional people
• *Willingness to work flexibly
• *Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

• *GCSEs (including A -- C grade in English & Maths, or equivalent)
• *3 passes at A level (or equivalent)
• *Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent overseas qualification
• *Registration with HCPC

• *Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists

• *Able to assess develop and implement appropriate programmes of care, write reports and evaluate outcomes and treatment to meet the needs of the clients
• *Wide range of experience with different client groups at undergraduate level

• *Experience using standardized and non-standardised assessments with children & young people
• *Experience of community work

• *Computer literate
• *Ability to organize and respond efficiently to complex information
• *Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies
• *Ability to write complex information in a way that can be easily understood
• *Ability to work as part of OT team
• *Ability to work as member of wider therapy team
• *Ability to set own work priorities
• *Ability to reflect on and critically appraise own performance
• *Ability to analyse professional & ethical issues
• *Aware of own strengths & needs
• *Enthusiastic & motivated to work with children, young people and their families
• *Innovative
• *Desire to work as part of a team
• *Committed to client's interests
• *Able to perform tasks requiring moderate physical effort
• *Able to cope in stressful environments & with emotional people
• *Willingness to work flexibly
• *Able to meet the travel requirements of the post