Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in youroccupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting?
Do you want to have opportunities toparticipate inresearchprojects, 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 deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
Do you want to be part of developingan enhanced occupationaltherapyoffer through supporting the growth ofapprentices,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?!* Itdoesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title: SpecialistOccupational Therapist
Location: Claystone School. Bedfordshire LU1 4LL
Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)
*Please note- basic gradeOT offers from £33,000+,Specialistfrom£39,500+&HighlySpecialist from£48,000+*
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week 8.15am - 4.15pm, scope for additionalday(s)
Contract: Permanent (Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-time contractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances)
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertise are 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 flourish and grow in independence is key.
We understand the value of helping our employeesdevelopin their careers. Forclinicians toachieve their Continued Professional Development(CPD)goalswe offer a £2000 training allowance,so that you cancomplete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.
About the Group:
Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education.Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England,Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for thechildren and young people we educate for.OurAcornschoolsare there tomeet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While ourmost recent addition, Blenheim Schools,enables outstanding 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 Promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, worktogetherand behave. Itrepresentswhat’struly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day.It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual.
The role:
We are looking for a SpecialistOccupationalTherapist to join our in-houseclinical team at Claystone School.
Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliver bespokeOccupational Therapyassessment and interventionto pupilswho may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGOccupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, whiletaking into account the requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation asrequiredThis post would suit a resilient,creative and enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams helpmaintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we 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 a SpecialistOccupationalTherapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Claystone School. Bedfordshire. Claystone Schoolforms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independentschoolsupportingchildren and young people aged between 4 – 11
Welcome to Claystone School
Education - Options Autism
For further informationregarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Essential Criteria:
RecognisedOccupationalTherapy degree
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 communication including 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 mayimpact on 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, intervention programmes and 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, soyou’ll get 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
You’ll work 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
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
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, pleasesubmit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job Ref: 280321
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