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?
Job Title: HighlySpecialistOccupational Therapist
Location: Bestwood Village School Nottingham NG6 8TL
Salary: Up to 53,200 FTE DOE
*Please note- basic gradeOToffersfrom 33,000+,Specialistfrom39,500+&Highly specialist from48,000+*
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week, days to be confirmed.
Contract: Permanent (Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-timecontractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances)
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasingdaily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertiseare critical to building better outcomes for our pupils.This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams.Creating anenvironment where our pupils can truly flourishand grow in independenceis key.
We understand the value of helping our employeesdevelopin their careers. Forclinicians toachieve their Continued Professional Development(CPD)goalsweoffer a 2000 training allowance,so that you cancomplete role specific training tailored to your individual requirementsonce your probation has been completed.
About the Group:
Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education.Our schoolsare a vital part of local communities in England,Scotlandand Wales,with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thechildren and young peoplewe educate for.OurAcornschoolsare there tomeet thesocial and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for lifes important steps. Our Options Autism schools supportautistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way.Another division, Momenta Connect, supportsyoung people to overcome barriers and engage with education.While ourmost recent addition, Blenheim Schools,enablesoutstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.
Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
OurPromise
* WE LISTEN.We never assume.
* WE WORK TOGETHER.To make the remarkable happen.
* WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.To each other and for one another.
Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, worktogetherand behave. Itrepresentswhatstruly importantto us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day.It'sthe golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.
The role:
We are looking for aHighlySpecialistOccupationalTherapist to join our in-houseclinicalteam atBestwood Village School.
Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliver bespokeOccupational Therapyassessment and interventiontopupilswho may have experienceddevelopmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMHneeds.You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGOccupationalTherapy Ways of Working. Thiswill guide your practice within an education settingand clarify your roles and responsibilities,whiletaking into accountthe requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapycaseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultationasrequiredThis post would suit a resilient,creativeand enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams helpmaintaina person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupilswe support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintaina strong safeguarding culture, and the pupilswe 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 aHighlySpecialistOccupationalTherapistwho shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location:Bestwood Village School Bestwood Village schoolforms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7 16
* Bestwood Village School
* Education - Options Autism .
For further informationregardingthis vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specificationattached.
Essential Criteria:
* Degree or Masters in Speech and Language Therapy
* HCPC registered and member of RCOT
* Relevant experience in a previously held job (LD, SEMH, neurodivergence)
* Enhanced knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application
* Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
* Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
* Good communicationincluding relationship, analytical and judgemental skills
* Clear understanding of the relationship between behaviour and communication
* Clear understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of client group
* Clear understanding of other developmental needs that mayimpacton an individual and skills needed for independence
* Up to date knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice
* Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
* Good clinical reasoning skills and able to confidently express rationale
* Able to engage in quality improvement and enhanced service delivery
* Understanding of information governance, confidentiality and record keeping standards
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as support with supervision of staff and students
* Sound knowledge of different assessment tools, interventionprogrammesand formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities
* Evidence of continuous professional development and consistently undertakes self-development
* Full driving licence and access to a car
* Ability and willingness to travel on company business
* Flexible approach to working environments, creative problem solver
* Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable:
* 3+ years practicing as an OT
* Evidence of formal post graduate study in Sensory Integration and/or developmental trauma and/or sensory attachment
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:
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, soyoullget an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
* 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 servicesand physical health checks
* Youllwork 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
* 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
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, pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity.
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