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.
Details
- Date posted: 03 November 2026
- Closing date: 17 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.
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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
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
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UK Registration
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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.
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/