Job summary
Children's Occupational Therapist (OT)

We are excited to offer the opportunity for experienced OTs registered with HCPC to join our dynamic children's therapies services in Stockport.

We are an innovative service and have been undergoing transformation using The Balanced System (R) approach over the last few years. This puts us in an excellent position to deliver the Experts at Hand model in the SEND reforms.

Are you the OT we are looking for to join our team? We hope so and would love to hear from you.

This role is to:

• provide an occupational therapy service, to children in Stockport using The Balanced System (R) framework. The successful candidate will be expected to meet the functional needs of children across their home learning environment, their community and in educational settings at universal, targeted and specialist level and across the 5 strands of the balanced system framework.
• work as a member of a team, providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children with varied and complex functional difficulties.
• liaise with health, education and social services, working in partnership with primary carers and external agencies to ensure the delivery of a high quality service.
• work in a variety of settings / be placed based i.e. seeing children either in their own homes, community settings or nurseries, mainstream schools, resource units and special schools and clinics with a range of complex special needs

Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To work as part of the children's therapy services team providing support to ensure a continuum of offer is available in the local area using the balanced system matrix

To create / develop 'mini balanced system' offer in own area of work

To perform advanced therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex difficulties, to develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

To be responsible for your own caseload and a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and case conferences. Access to advice and support from a highly specialist occupational therapist is available, if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

Supervise, educate and assess the performance of Students (this would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification).

Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical team leader for changes to practice. May lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service guidelines.

About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
11 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number
362-ACS6THER-08-26

Job locations
Kennedy Way

Unit 2, Green Lane Industrial Estate

Stockport

SK4 2JT

United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and person specification for more information related to the duties and responsibilities of this post.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description and person specification for more information related to the duties and responsibilities of this post.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Approved qualification in OT
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical fields of paediatrics
• Membership of RCOT
• State Registration (HCPC)

Desirable

• Post graduate training/experience with: Developmental Coordination Disorder Seating assessments Hand function therapy SEND code of practice Sensory Processing
• Involvement with special Clinical Interest Group.

Knowledge
Essential

• Clinical reasoning skills.
• Clinical audit experience.
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Risk Assessment
• Knowledge of legislation relating to children
• Knowledge of electronic patient records
• Knowledge of working of community therapy services and paediatric services
• Knowledge of standardised Assessments - VMI, M-ABC, SPM, AHA etc.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS / Advantis
• Ability to assess the equipment needs of the child.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of electronic records
• Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants
• Experience of holistic goal setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of student or therapy assistant supervision.
• Participation in complex discharge planning.
• Experience of lone working

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to develop relationships with awareness of inter-personal skills and use of any strategies required to support this.
• Ability to convey clinical information simply and clearly in written form.
• Able to manage time effectively and excellent problem solving abilities
• Up-to-date in current issues around professional practice and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to keep accurate electronic patient records.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services including experience of quality issues and audit
• To open to learning about bias and being an ally for people with protected characteristics o
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies and procedures.
• Able to use IT / technology in working practice efficiently.
• Ability to run internal/external courses.
• Competent presentation skills.

Desirable

• Research experience

Work Related Circumstances
Essential

• Ability to communicate with patients with complex needs and their families/ partner agencies
• Able to cope with potential problems and to cope with aggressive or emotional behaviours
• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

Desirable

• Experience in conflict resolution.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Approved qualification in OT
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical fields of paediatrics
• Membership of RCOT
• State Registration (HCPC)

Desirable

• Post graduate training/experience with: Developmental Coordination Disorder Seating assessments Hand function therapy SEND code of practice Sensory Processing
• Involvement with special Clinical Interest Group.

Knowledge
Essential

• Clinical reasoning skills.
• Clinical audit experience.
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Risk Assessment
• Knowledge of legislation relating to children
• Knowledge of electronic patient records
• Knowledge of working of community therapy services and paediatric services
• Knowledge of standardised Assessments - VMI, M-ABC, SPM, AHA etc.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EMIS / Advantis
• Ability to assess the equipment needs of the child.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Experience of electronic records
• Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants
• Experience of holistic goal setting

Desirable

• Experience of working with children
• Experience of student or therapy assistant supervision.
• Participation in complex discharge planning.
• Experience of lone working

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to develop relationships with awareness of inter-personal skills and use of any strategies required to support this.
• Ability to convey clinical information simply and clearly in written form.
• Able to manage time effectively and excellent problem solving abilities
• Up-to-date in current issues around professional practice and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to keep accurate electronic patient records.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services including experience of quality issues and audit
• To open to learning about bias and being an ally for people with protected characteristics o
• Ability to comprehend and work within the trust's policies and procedures.
• Able to use IT / technology in working practice efficiently.
• Ability to run internal/external courses.
• Competent presentation skills.

Desirable

• Research experience

Work Related Circumstances
Essential

• Ability to communicate with patients with complex needs and their families/ partner agencies
• Able to cope with potential problems and to cope with aggressive or emotional behaviours
• Ability to travel independently and efficiently across multiple community sites to meet the operational requirements of the role

Desirable

• Experience in conflict resolution.

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
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Kennedy Way

Unit 2, Green Lane Industrial Estate

Stockport

SK4 2JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Kennedy Way

Unit 2, Green Lane Industrial Estate

Stockport

SK4 2JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Katie Pigeon

katie.pigeon@stockport.nhs.uk

01612044154

Details
Date posted
11 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number
362-ACS6THER-08-26

Job locations
Kennedy Way

Unit 2, Green Lane Industrial Estate

Stockport

SK4 2JT

United Kingdom

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