We have a really exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our expert team working at practising level or advanced specialist level. This position is within our highly skilled and knowledgeable Occupational Therapy team within our CQC registered Health dept. Occupational Therapy (OT) is an integral part of the Clinical Health Team at Seashell, working closely with our Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology and Nursing teams as well as with Assistive Technologists, Education and Care services. The successful Occupational Therapist (OT) will hold a recognised Occupational Therapy (OT) qualification e.g. BSc or MSc and have demonstrable evidence of continued professional development. In addition, the Occupational Therapist (OT) will be a registered member of British Association of Occupational Therapists and hold a registration withthe Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). Occupational Therapist Salary: £29,569 - £48,804 (DOE) plus excellent benefits Hours: 37.5 hours per week Type: Permanent Role Summary: Here at Seashell, we provide education and care for children and young adults with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties/disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. We have ambitious plans to develop early assessment and intervention services for children and young people with complex needs. We are looking to further enhance our workforce to enable us to continue to grow our innovative Occupational Therapy service. Seashells strategic plan places strong emphasis on the development of innovative therapy support and early assessment and intervention services. The successful candidate will deliver occupational therapy to a caseload of children and young people with a range of complex needs. This is a very rewarding post allowing autonomy in developing person focussed, meaningful intervention in line with other specialists within the multi-disciplinary team. You will be involved in skill development throughout the child or young persons journey at Seashell, allowing time to build a therapeutic relationship with them and all those involved in their care. The role will involve working with individuals to develop independence and life skills, the assessment and support of individuals with sensory processing needs and providing holistic intervention supporting engagement in activities of daily living. There is huge potential within this post for creativity and professional development. The post holder will support service development and new initiatives alongside clinical governance agendas for the OT service under the guidance of the OT Lead. The successful applicant will also demonstrate leadership and management skills to be able to support Occupational Therapists across the team to further develop their clinical skills. We are seeking an OT who is passionate about supporting our children and young people to achieve positive outcomes. We provide regular clinical and management supervision as well as access to a wide range of internal and external training opportunities. Our benefits: Pension scheme, life assurance, on site gym, employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, on site counselling, cycle scheme, free parking and lots more We offer excellent career development opportunities with performance related pay to progress your salary depending on qualifications, training and experience. Requirements: Recognised Occupational Therapy qualification e.g. BSc or MSc Evidence of continued professional development Registered member of British Association of Occupational Therapists Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Experience of working as an Occupational Therapist with children and/or young people with profound and complex learning disabilities and physical disabilities Experience of Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy assessment and treatment preferred Experience of/interested in the management and/or clinical supervision of qualified professionals Full job description and person specification can be provided. Recently rated as outstanding in all areas by CQC the Seashell health team are embarking on exciting changes and therefore welcome therapists who have the relevant skills and experience to support us in making these service changes. Due to the expansion of the Seashells external health offer we envisage that the majority of work within this post would be within Seashells external health service. We are therefore particularly interested to hear from therapists with advanced clinical skills who have supported children and young adults with complex learning needs in a variety of different clinical settings. We would also encourage any therapist, from newly qualified to advanced specialist level, who has an interest in working within this clinical area to contact us to discuss how your current skills and experience could complement our outstanding team and welcome you to come to our site for a visit. Please state on your application if you are applying for a new qualified (equivalent to NHS band 5), practicing (equivalent to NHS band 6) or Advanced Specialist post (equivalent to NHS Band 7). We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken. We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities. ADZN1_UKTJ