We are looking for a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Brookthorpe Hall 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 clarifying your roles and responsibilities while taking into account the requirements of your 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 also contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world‑class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate.
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
* Registered member of RCOT
* HCPC registered
* Relevant previous experience as a student OT or in a previously held job
* Previously engaged with people experiencing learning difficulty and/or neurodiversity in any setting
* Good communication including relationship, analytical and judgemental skills
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Evidence of understanding the relationship between behaviour and communication
* Basic understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of client group
* Basic IT skills
* Understanding of information governance, confidentiality and record‑keeping standards
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings
* Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
* Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
* Knowledge of different assessment tools, intervention programmes and formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities
Benefits
* £2,000 training allowance
* Life assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* Work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more time for personal priorities (4 D WW is subject to successful completion of probation)
* Family growth support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Electric car purchase scheme
* Critical illness cover
All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
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