Occupational Therapist and Specialist

Chiltern; Wendover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their teams across Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. You will lead on developing and delivering innovative therapy provisions, embed therapeutic approaches in the curriculum, and design training to support staff and inclusive practice.

Strong collaboration with families and external professionals is essential, with a focus on evidence-based, outcome-driven care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC and RCOT registration.
• Experience with children and young people with ASC/SEMH.
• Proven ability to design and deliver training for staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead on 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.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and external professionals to ensure holistic pupil support.
• Provide clinical leadership within your area of expertise.

Skills

OT training

Training delivery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

HCPC RCOT registration

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist and Specialist to join our teams across Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing and developing a high-quality, integrated occupational therapy service across the Trust. 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
  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., Chiltern Way Academy will comply with its obligations under GDPR and other data protection legislation.
  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