Specialist Occupational Therapist (Maternity cover)
Job Title: Specialist Occupational Therapist
Location: Jubilee School – Hampshire PO7 7RE
Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Term Time only
We are looking for a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Jubilee 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, which guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and contributing to staff training and consultation as required.
Essential Criteria:
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* HCPC registered and member of RCOT
* Relevant experience in a previously held job (LD, SEMH, neurodivergence)
* Enhanced knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application
* Experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
* Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
* Good communication including relationship, analytical and judgemental skills
* Clear understanding of the relationship between behaviour and communication
* Clear understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of client group
* Clear understanding of other developmental needs that may impact on an individual and skills needed for independence
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma‑informed practice
* Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
* Good clinical reasoning skills and able to confidently express rationale
* Able to engage in quality improvement and enhanced service delivery
* Understanding of information governance, confidentiality and record keeping standards
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team, as well as support with supervision of staff and students
* Sound knowledge of different assessment tools, intervention programmes and formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities
* Evidence of continuous professional development and consistently undertakes self‑development
* Ability and willingness to travel on company business
* Flexible approach to working environments, creative problem solver
* Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable:
* 3+ years practising as an OT
* Evidence of formal postgraduate study in Sensory Integration and/or developmental trauma and/or sensory attachment
Benefits:
* £2,000 training allowance
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Access to wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks (“Your Wellbeing Matters”)
* Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
* Wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
Job Ref: 296114
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