Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Location
Claystone School – Bedfordshire, LU1 4LL
Salary
Up to £53,200 pro-rata (DOE)
Hours & Contract
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Permanent contract.
The role
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. 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 hold an occupational therapy caseload, receive full support from your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Responsibilities
* Deliver bespoke OT assessment and intervention in an education setting.
* Hold a full occupational therapy caseload.
* Provide staff training and consultation.
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
* Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
Essential Criteria
* 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, able to evidence transferable 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, flexibly and confidently.
* 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 contributions.
* Access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
* Work 80% of contractual hours for 100% pay subject to probation completion.
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support.
* 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.
Safeguarding & EEO
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 a fully enhanced DBS.
Application
We reserve the right to close vacancies early should we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Job Ref: 290085.
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