Occupational Therapist - Education, Research & Growth

OFG Education; Frome; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£3000 Welcome Bonus

Job summary

OFG Education is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join the in-house clinical team at Wessex Lodge School in Somerset. You will deliver bespoke OT assessments and interventions to students who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs, collaborating with education staff within the OFG Ways of Working.

You will hold an OT caseload with supervision, contribute to staff training, and help students develop independence.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree.
• Valid and up-to-date HCPC registration.
• Registered member of RCOT.
• Experience in providing OT services in a similar setting preferred.
• Experience with neurodivergent learners and SEMH needs.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Interest in sensory integration or SI practice (training preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to students.
• Hold an occupational therapy caseload with supervision.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.
• Work with education teams within OFG Ways of Working to support independence.
• Support students to develop independence and achieve outcomes.

Skills

Report writing

Independent work

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Education

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree

HCPC registration

RCOT membership

Job description

OFG Education is recruiting an Occupational Therapist to join the in-house clinical team at Wessex Lodge School in Somerset. You will deliver bespoke OT assessments and interventions to students who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs, collaborating with education staff within the OFG Ways of Working.

You will hold an OT caseload with supervision, contribute to staff training, and help students develop independence.