Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career – all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that 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?
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? It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Location
Hemlock Stone School – Nottinghamshire NG9 8GA
Salary
Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Basic grade OT offers from £33,000, Specialist from £39,500 & Highly specialist from £48,000
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract
Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
The role
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Hemlock Stone 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 will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and also be required to contribute to staff training and consultation as needed. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
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. We aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team at each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.
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 £2,000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.
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 preferred
* 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 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
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory‑informed practice
Benefits
* £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 services and physical health checks
* 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
* Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
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