Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: Chestnut Hill School - Flintshire, Wales CH8 9DX
Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent (flexibility around term‑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 Chestnut Hill 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. This 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 full support from your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, who also contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Essential Criteria
* BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
* Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
* Registered member of RCOT
* Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferable
* 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, flexible and confident
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* Wellbeing services and physical health checks
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave, paid fertility treatment support
* Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* 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: 308367
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