Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS; Hartlebury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist services provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Specialist Occupational Therapist in Hartlebury. The successful candidate will provide quality assessments and interventions for young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and learning disabilities. Prior experience with ASD clients and qualifications in sensory integration are preferred. This role offers clinical supervision and professional development opportunities. Candidates must be registered with HCPC and RCOT.

Benefits

Clinical Supervision

Full support from a multidisciplinary team

Developmental Opportunities

Internal/external training on new initiatives

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in sensory integration.
• Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training.
• Experience in working with ASD and learning disabilities with children & young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assessments, reports and needs‑led interventions for young people.
• Work with school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Occupational Therapy service.

Skills

Experience working with ASD client group

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Education

Degree or postgraduate diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registration with HCPC and RCOT

Job description

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement of the Occupational Therapy service. Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs‑led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment. Previous experience in working with ASD and learning disabilities with children & young people is required and formal qualifications in sensory integration are welcomed. Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training is required.

About us

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Cambian New Elizabethan School is a day school that offers outstanding opportunities for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward‑thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team. Experience working with an ASD client group; CAMHS experience preferred. A degree or a post‑graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT.

Benefits

• Clinical Supervision
• Full support from a multidisciplinary team
• Developmental Opportunities
• Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Safeguarding

Cambian is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Equal Opportunities

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

Person Specification

• Experience working with ASD client group; CAMHS experience preferred
• A degree or postgraduate diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC and RCOT
• Experience with ASD and learning disabilities, children & young people
• Formal qualifications in sensory integration
• Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training
• Strong team player, excellent communication, organisational and time‑management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.