Overview
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Role
We are looking for a Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Park 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 and hold an occupational therapy caseload with full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead.
Location
Park School – Oxfordshire OX7 5QH – an independent specialist day school supporting children and young people aged 7 – 18.
Salary
Up to £33,000 pro rata (dependent on experience).
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Contract
Permanent (term‑time only).
Responsibilities
* Deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting.
* Hold an occupational therapy caseload and contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
* Work collaboratively with the education team and multidisciplinary clinical team.
* Support the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants.
* Participate in research projects and special interest groups.
Essential Criteria
* Recognised occupational therapy degree.
* Registered member of RCOT and HCPC registered.
* Relevant previous experience as student OT or in a previously held job.
* Experience engaging 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 and confidentiality and record keeping standards.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Full driving licence and access to a car.
Desirable
* 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.
* Access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
* Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay (subject to completion of probation).
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.
* Wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Electric Car Purchase scheme.
* Critical illness cover.
EEO Statement
Outcomes First Group is committed to fair recruitment. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Application
We reserve the right to close vacancies early. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
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