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Occupational Therapist
Bluebank School
* Whittington Moor
* Permanent
Salary: up to £53,200 full time equivalent DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm
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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growthand developmentin youroccupational therapy career- All whilst working withina friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting?
Do you want to have opportunities toparticipateinresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a wider occupational therapy networkthat meets regularly for training& development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliverspecialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the6th year running?
At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Salary: Up to £53,200FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent (Term-time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.
About Outcomes First Group
At Outcomes First Group, we believe every childhas the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, championand develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.
At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.
As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.
Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
We are looking for an OccupationalTherapist to join our in-houseclinicalteam atBluebank School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespokeOccupational Therapyassessment and interventiontopupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMHneeds. You will work within the standardsprovided the OFGOccupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify 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 Lead Clinician contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for an OccupationalTherapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Bluebank School – Derbyshire S41 8LQ– Bluebank School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school supporting children and young people aged 11 - 16
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
* Recognised OccupationalTherapy degree
* Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
* Registered member of RCOT
* Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is favourable
* Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferable skills
* Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence
* Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred
* Ability to work independently, flexible and confident
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable, however not essential)
Why work for us?
Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
* 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
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
* A 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 the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to 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.
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