Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Location
Bestwood Village School – Nottingham, NG6 8TL
Salary
Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours
22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week (days to be confirmed)
Contract
Permanent (Term time only)
Role Overview
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Bestwood Village 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, which guide your practice in an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while respecting the requirements of governing and professional bodies. You will hold an occupational therapy caseload, supported by a designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, and contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
Essential Criteria
- Recognised Occupational Therapy degree (SI desirable)
- Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
- Registered member of RCOT
- Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable
- 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 working in a school environment
- Clear and concise report writing skills
- Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable, however not essential)
Benefits
Our benefits include:
- 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
- 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
- Cycle to Work Schemes
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- £2000 CPD Training Allowance
Job Ref: 314163
