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Job Overview Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career? All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!
Job Details
* Job Title: Occupational Therapist
* Location: Claystone School – Bedfordshire LU1 4LL
* Salary: Up to £53,200 pro-rata (DOE)
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)
* Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Responsibilities
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Claystone 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.
Requirements
* 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 preferable
* 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
* 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)
Benefits
* £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 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
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