Advanced Occupational Therapist - Burns & Plastic Surgery
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Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust Advanced Occupational Therapist - Burns & Plastic Surgery
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Regional Paediatric Burns Service at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover. This specialist Band 7 role offers the opportunity to work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team caring for children and young people with burn injuries, complex plastic surgery needs and epidermolysis bullosa. The postholder will provide advanced occupational therapy assessment, treatment and rehabilitation across a range of settings including the Burns Centre, inpatient wards, Paediatric Intensive Care, and outpatient clinics. Key areas of practice include scar management, splinting, upper limb and hand rehabilitation, functional assessment, discharge planning and supporting children and young people to maximise independence and participation in everyday activities.
Main duties of the job
This is a unique opportunity to develop specialist skills within a nationally recognised service while working closely with surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be supported by the Principal Occupational Therapist and will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for children with some of the most complex rehabilitation needs in the NHS.
The post is offered as a fixed-term maternity cover for approximately 8 months (34 weeks) at 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours per week). It would suit an Occupational Therapist with experience in hand therapy, rehabilitation, burns, plastics, acute care or other related specialties who is looking to broaden their clinical expertise within a regional specialist service.
About us
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 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-centered 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.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term time hours
Reference number
284-26-8320959-DMRG
Job locations
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens 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).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens 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).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Educators Certificate or equivalent/experience
Desirable
- Post graduate level qualification in a relevant area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of treating paediatric at AfC Band 6 level or equivalent
- Supervision and teaching of students/junior staff colleagues
- Motivated to work with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of specialist techniques e.g. hand therapy, splinting, pressure therapy
- Previous experience of treating burns/plastics/hands patients
Professional registration
Essential
- Professional registration as an Occupational Therapist with the HCPC
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Educators Certificate or equivalent/experience
Desirable
- Post graduate level qualification in a relevant area
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of treating paediatric at AfC Band 6 level or equivalent
- Supervision and teaching of students/junior staff colleagues
- Motivated to work with children and young people
Desirable
- Experience of specialist techniques e.g. hand therapy, splinting, pressure therapy
- Previous experience of treating burns/plastics/hands patients
Professional registration
Essential
- Professional registration as an Occupational Therapist with the HCPC
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Interim Head of OT / Principal OT
Amberley Prince
01213338978
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term time hours
Reference number
284-26-8320959-DMRG
Job locations
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
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