Band 6 Children's Occupational Therapist

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The closing date is 08 March 2026

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, adaptable, forward thinking person who has a strong professional identity and experience working with children and young people in a wide range of community settings. This is an interesting and varied OT role which offers a range of opportunities and experiences. We support children and young people from birth to school leaving age in their homes at school, clinic and within community based settings across Northamptonshire.

We work in partnership with families, other health professionals and education professionals to maintain a holistic approach to the management of the child. We are a supportive and nurturing team who offer regular supervision.

• Complete holistic OT assessments and provide goal focussed intervention
• To modify and evaluate intervention using outcome measures
• To follow department and clinical guidelines
• Effectively manage a complex and integrated caseload
• Work in a range of settings across the County
• To complete a range of Standardised assessments as appropriate
• Working alongside team members and MDT
• Maintain CPD and learning opportunities
• To access and provide supervision
• Maintain accurate record keeping

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

• HCPC registration

• Experience of working with children
• Knowledge of Children’s OT assessments
• Experience of assessment and evaluation of Children’s Community Equipment
• Provides evidence of involvement in Research

• Caseload management

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.

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours