Overview
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career, all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and be part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training and development? Does working 4 days a week with full pay sound like a dream? It doesn’t have to be. Come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Hemlock Stone School – Nottinghamshire NG9 8GA
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Opening Spring 2026 – Education - Options Autism
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Hemlock Stone School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working, guiding your practice within an education setting and aligning with the requirements of governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and you will contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams maintain a person-centred, empowering approach with the pupils at the forefront. All settings uphold a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence and are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to enhance the quality of life and outcomes for the pupils we support.
Location: Hemlock Stone School – Nottinghamshire – Hemlock Stone School forms part of our Options Autism brand and is an independent specialist day school serving children and young people aged 7–18. Opening Spring 2026.
Essential Criteria
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
* Registered member of RCOT
* Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferred
* Experience with neurodivergent individuals and/or those with learning difficulties and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties; transferable skills evidenced
* Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and practical application to support independence
* Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred
* Ability to work independently, be flexible and confident
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice
Benefits
* Opportunities to work with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development
* Flexible benefits package including Life Assurance, pension with contribution options, health and wellbeing support
* You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay (4DWW is subject to probation)
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover
* £2000 CPD Training Allowance
* DBS checks and safeguarding procedures in accordance with policy
Additional Information
We reserve the right to close vacancies early; please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Job Ref: add vacancy ID 306449.
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