The purpose of the Specialist Occupational Therapist role is to ensure delivery of a high-quality OT service, primarily to mainstream schools, on an outreach basis. The postholder will be a skilled and experienced practitioner who can work autonomously to provide consultancy, training, advice and direct therapy interventions for pupils and staff. The therapist will offer support to families and carers where necessary. The post-holder will work within Together Trust processes to ensure that interventions are evidence based and that professional guidelines are met.
Responsibilities
* To independently manage a clinical caseload of students across a number of schools, working in collaboration with teachers and class teams.
* To undertake assessments utilising clinical observation and judgement, combined with specialist theoretical knowledge, taking a holistic perspective of the student's needs.
* To undertake an annual appraisal, setting and agreeing targets linked to service development plan priorities with their line manager.
* To manage the appraisal and supervision of junior colleagues within the Occupational Therapy Team as appropriate.
* To be a positive role model, treat people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school culture.
* To monitor and evaluate risk within the workplace and to provide support to team members to develop risk awareness.
* To participate in professional development maintaining compliance with HCPC regulations for mandatory training and external training opportunities.
* To invest in Special Interest Groups and discussions relevant to practice.
* To contribute to service development in a clinical area and in line with department and operational needs.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
* Member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
* Current registration with the Health Care Professionals Council as fit to work in the UK.
* Experience of working in mainstream school settings.
* Experience of working with young people with complex needs including autism spectrum conditions.
* Knowledge of learning disabilities and associated conditions.
* Knowledge of autism spectrum conditions.
* Knowledge of relevant safeguarding requirements and how to help young people with communication difficulties stay safe.
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme and death-in-service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death-in-service benefit.
* Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
* Reward and discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Are you a passionate and experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a collaborative, child-centred environment where your leadership can make a real difference?
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change. Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you'll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
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