Overview
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career, while working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and be part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training and development?
Do you want flexibility and the ability to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
Are you interested in developing an enhanced occupational therapy offer by supporting the growth of apprentices, students, and therapy assistants?
We are an employer that has been awarded a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.
The role
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Papworth Hall School – Cambridgeshire CB23 3RD
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
*Please note - basic grade OT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per week (days to be confirmed)
Contract: Permanent (Term time only)
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each site to provide vital provision in collaboration with education teams, creating an environment where our pupils can flourish and grow in independence.
We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so you can complete role-specific training tailored to your requirements after probation.
Outcomes First Group is a 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 the children and young people we educate. Our Acorn schools meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity; our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Momenta Connect supports young people to overcome barriers to engage with education. Our latest addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.
Our Vision, Mission and Promise
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.
Our Promise: WE LISTEN. WE WORK TOGETHER. WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE.
Our promise describes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It is translatable into behaviours we practice every day and guides our teamwork.
The role responsibilities
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Papworth Hall School. You will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent, or have social, emotional and mental health needs. You will work within the standards provided in the Occupational Therapy Ways of Working to guide practice in an education setting, while aligning with governing and professional body requirements. You will hold an occupational therapy caseload with the support of 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.
Our Clinical Teams maintain a person-centred, empowering approach, always putting pupils at the forefront. All settings uphold a strong safeguarding culture, and pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence and are a leading service provider in the UK. We seek an OT with a shared vision to enhance the quality of life and outcomes for pupils through innovative approaches.
Location: Papworth Hall School – Cambridgeshire CB23 3RD – Papworth Hall School forms part of our Options Autism brand and is an independent specialist day school serving children and young people aged 5–16
* Papworth Hall School
* Education - Options Autism
* For further information regarding this vacancy refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
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
* Experience with neurodivergent individuals or those with learning difficulties and/or socio-emotional and mental health needs, with 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 specialty preferred
* Ability to work independently, be 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, though not essential)
Why work for us?
We offer a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, along with a flexible benefits package.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us. You’ll receive an exceptional rewards and flexible benefits package including:
* £2,000 training allowance
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support services and health checks
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Additional notes We reserve the right to close vacancies early; please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Our recruitment process complies with safeguarding requirements and relevant statutory obligations.
Job Ref: 292207
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