Occupational therapist

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 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 6th year running? At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work.

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Bestwood Village School – Nottingham NG6 8TLS

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)

The role

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 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 Lead Clinician, who also contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach, always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK.

With this in mind, we are looking for an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

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 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 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)

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offers an array of flexible benefit options.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• 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
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• £2000 CPD Training Allowance

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close vacancies early, so please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Job Ref: 314163