Occupational Therapist

Outcomes First Group; West Stow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Family growth support

Discount options

Cycle to Work

Electric Car scheme

Critical illness cover

CPD Training Allowance

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Abbey Gardens School clinical team in Suffolk. You will deliver bespoke OT assessment and intervention to students with developmental trauma, neurodiversity or SEMH needs, within an education setting, following OFG Ways of Working.

You will hold an OT caseload with the support of a clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician, and contribute to staff training and development.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration current and valid.
• Registered RCOT member with practice in education settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions in an education setting.
• Support students with developmental trauma, neurodivergence or SEMH needs.
• Hold an OT caseload with supervision and contribute to staff training.
• Collaborate with education teams to enable student independence.

Education

Allied Health Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

RCOT Member

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Therapist

Location: Abbey Gardens School - Suffolk IP32 6SA

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Hours: 2 days per week, flexible days, 8.30-4.30

Contract: Permanent

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 6th year running?

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance

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 students. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our students 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 £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

The role:

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Abbey Gardens School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to students 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 the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Location:

Abbey Gardens School Suffolk IP32 6SA– Abbey Gardens School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 11 – 16

Essential Criteria:

• Allied Health Professional qualification in 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 preferrable
• 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 transferrable 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 confidence working in a school environment
• 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 preferrable, 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 offer an array of flexible benefit options

Benefits

• 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
• 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 Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• £2000 CPD Training Allowance

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

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: 326446