Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist
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East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 20 November 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, innovative, and enthusiastic Band 6 Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist to join our 'Outstanding' community Children's and Young People's Specialist services. You would be joining a friendly and supportive highly specialist multidisciplinary team and would contribute to the development of AHP provision within our Learning Disability Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - LD CAMHS (Starfish).
The post is 30 hours per week and will working across Norfolk, including King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth, and Norwich. Base is negotiable and flexible working is supported and includes agile/home working where relevant.
LD CAMHS therapeutic (Starfish) offers assessment and intervention for young people of school age (4-18 years) with a diagnosed learning disability who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties.
LD CAMHS covers a large geographical area, so it is essential that you can drive and have access to a vehicle when pool cars are not available.
Main duties of the job
- To provide Specialist Occupational Therapy assessment, treatment and advice for Children & Young People with learning disabilities, mental heatlh, behavioural and physical needs.
- To work within a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop, implement and review individual therapy programmes, adapting interventions required.
- To communicate senstively with children, families and carers, including complex diagnostic and prognostic information.
- To maintain accuate electronic patient records and contribute to care planning.
- To support parent education and staff training, supervise students, and promote evidence-based practice.
- To maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.
About us
Find out more about working for our organisation here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2565ae62eb.html
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
839-8406266-BM
Job locations
Norwich Community Hospital / St James Clinic, Kings Lynn
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich / Kings Lynn
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role, including the key responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role, including the key responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Professional registration required with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Qualifications/experience in sensory based assessment and intervention
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with Children and Young People
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with Children and Young People either with a learning disability and mental health and/or physical needs
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Use of SystmOne for patient records
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrates an understanding of: a) Clinical audit, b) Evidence based practice
- Demonstrates clear, open communication skills
- Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/lifelong learning
- Well-developed problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of the Education, Health and Care Plan process
Desirable
- Experience of using standardised assessments
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate with patients, families, carers and professionals effectively in person, on the phone and in writing
- Able to convey sensitive information to patients and families who may be struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis or implications of a disability
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of working alongside less experienced members of the team in order to help them develop their skills
- Experience in supervising colleagues
- Experience of delivering training to team members, families and other professionals
- Able to identify own learning needs and maintain own CPD
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People
- Adaptable to changing working practice
- Able to work under own initiative
- Attention to detail
Other
Essential
- Able to drive and has access to own car
- Must be able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Professional registration required with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Qualifications/experience in sensory based assessment and intervention
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with Children and Young People
Desirable
- Recent experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with Children and Young People either with a learning disability and mental health and/or physical needs
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Use of SystmOne for patient records
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrates an understanding of: a) Clinical audit, b) Evidence based practice
- Demonstrates clear, open communication skills
- Demonstrates commitment to continuing professional development/lifelong learning
- Well-developed problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of the Education, Health and Care Plan process
Desirable
- Experience of using standardised assessments
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate with patients, families, carers and professionals effectively in person, on the phone and in writing
- Able to convey sensitive information to patients and families who may be struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis or implications of a disability
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of working alongside less experienced members of the team in order to help them develop their skills
- Experience in supervising colleagues
- Experience of delivering training to team members, families and other professionals
- Able to identify own learning needs and maintain own CPD
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People
- Adaptable to changing working practice
- Able to work under own initiative
- Attention to detail
Other
Essential
- Able to drive and has access to own car
- Must be able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms
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.
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.
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
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Norwich Community Hospital / St James Clinic, Kings Lynn
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich / Kings Lynn
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Norwich Community Hospital / St James Clinic, Kings Lynn
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich / Kings Lynn
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Team Lead
Davina Macdonald
01553668767
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
839-8406266-BM
Job locations
Norwich Community Hospital / St James Clinic, Kings Lynn
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich / Kings Lynn
NR2 3TU
United Kingdom
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