Are you a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist wanting to gain experience working with people with additional needs?
Job Title: Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only. There may be scope for this role to be a Full-time contract (52 weeks). Please get in touch to discuss.
About the role
We understand the value of supporting our employees' Continued Professional Development and offer a £2,000 training allowance for role-specific training tailored to your needs.
Join an evidence-based provision where quality and Neuro-affirming best practices are delivered. As a newly qualified Occupational Therapist, you will undertake a preceptorship year under the supervision of a senior OT before working more independently once competencies are signed off. You will implement a holistic, therapeutic, and dynamic approach to helping our pupils, with supervision, while being responsible for your professional practice and CPD. You will assess and treat individuals, deliver meaningful activities in both individual and group settings, and conduct screenings and assessments, with report writing supported initially by your supervisor. Additionally, you will provide training and information to staff, commissioners, and other agencies as needed.
You will work within our supportive multidisciplinary therapy team, which includes Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and therapy assistants, to create an environment where pupils can flourish, learn, and develop.
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of special needs education and care across England and North Wales. We are committed to quality and positive outcomes and are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year. Our brands include Acorn Education and Options Autism.
For more information, visit: https://www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/
Minimum Qualifications and Skills
* Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons).
* Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT or RCOT.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong clinical problem-solving skills.
* Ability to assess young people's needs and develop treatment plans using various OT modalities.
* Accurate record-keeping in line with HCPC & RCOT standards.
* Motivated, responsible, and reliable.
* Excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Initiative and innovative thinking.
What's in it for you?
Work with an ambitious, driven service supported by a team eager to learn from you. This role offers autonomy and the chance to make a positive impact on lives.
We provide a friendly, inclusive environment where employees are valued, heard, and respected. We support your professional growth and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development.
Additional Benefits
* Life Assurance and Pension schemes.
* Wellbeing support services and health checks.
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support.
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with options like health benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, and critical illness cover.
Our focus is on positive outcomes for our service users, and your role will contribute significantly to this mission.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our service users. All successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check.
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