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Chiltern; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy in Hampshire seeks a passionate Occupational Therapist to lead and develop a high-quality OT service across the Trust. You will deliver specialist interventions tailored to pupils and embed therapeutic approaches across the curriculum to support learning and inclusion.

The role requires HCPC and RCOT registration, and experience with ASC/SEMH. You will collaborate with families, staff, and external professionals to provide holistic pupil support and clinical leadership

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC and RCOT.
• Experience working with children/young people with ASC/SEMH.
• Strong training delivery and MDT collaboration.
• Commitment to evidence-based, outcome-focused practice.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and delivery of innovative occupational therapy provision.
• Deliver specialist, outcome-focused interventions tailored to pupil needs.
• Embed therapeutic approaches across the curriculum to enhance learning and inclusion.
• Design and deliver training programmes to support staff development and inclusive practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure a holistic, joined-up approach to pupil support.
• Provide clinical leadership within your area of expertise.

Skills

Communication

MDT collaboration

Training delivery

Leadership

Outcome-focused practice

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

RCOT registration

Job description

Across our nine sites, we provide state-of-the-art facilities and a highly skilled, committed staff team. Together, we deliver outstanding education and care tailored to a diverse range of behavioural and autism needs.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist and Specialist to join our team Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing and developing a high-quality, integrated occupational therapy service.

You will:

• Lead on the development and delivery of innovative occupational therapy provision
• Deliver specialist, outcome-focused interventions tailored to pupil needs
• Embed therapeutic approaches across the curriculum to enhance learning and inclusion
• Design and deliver training programmes to support staff development and inclusive practice
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure a holistic, joined-up approach to pupil support
• Provide clinical leadership within your area of expertise

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional who has:

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy with HCPC and RCOT registration
• Experience working with children and young people with ASC and/or SEMH needs
• Strong skills in delivering training and supporting multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to evidence-based, functional and outcome-focused practice
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful and lasting difference to the lives of young people
• Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive, and innovative organisation
• Help shape and develop a growing therapy service across the Trust

Join us-and help change lives, shape futures, and make a real impact.

Our Commitment Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.

We actively promote a culture where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to thrive.

Chiltern Way is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under GDPR and other data protection legislation.