About the Role
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team. 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 responsible for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and also contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post suits a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture and are person‑centred, empowering pupils. We strive for excellence and support innovative approaches to improve quality of life for pupils.
Qualifications
* 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
* 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 transferrable 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
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable, however not essential)
Location & Salary
Chertsey, Surrey. Salary: £53,200 (DOE). Full‑time, permanent.
Benefits
* 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 covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, as well as 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
* £2000 CPD Training Allowance
Mandatory Checks
All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.
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