Specialist Occupational Therapist

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Derbyshire; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time contract

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Induction programme

Strong CPD offer

Clinical supervision and safeguarding

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hampshire County Council’s Education and Inclusion Therapy Service is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to assess and intervene with children in educational settings. The role includes collaboration with staff and families, contributing to EHCPs, and providing supervision to the team.

Responsibilities also cover training, quality improvement, and policy development, with some home or remote working and travel across a Hampshire patch.

Qualifications

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in educational settings.
• Develop and implement child-centred support plans with education staff and families.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews and reporting, including tribunal and care planning documentation.
• Provide clinical and managerial supervision to Occupational Therapists in the team.
• Build capacity through training, consultation and tailored programmes within schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions in schools and at home when appropriate.
• Collaborate with education staff, families and multi-agency professionals on support plans.
• Contribute to EHCP processes and related documentation.
• Supervise other therapists within the team.
• Deliver training and consultancy to schools to build capacity.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Clinical supervision

Training & development

Interagency collaboration

Record keeping

Policy development

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Job description

This Specialist Occupational Therapist post sits within Hampshire County Council's Education and Inclusion Therapy Service, supporting children and young people in schools and other educational settings. The work centres on specialist assessments and interventions that help pupils overcome barriers to learning, alongside contributions to EHCP provision and expert advice for education staff. The role is term-time only, with full-time, part-time and flexible options, some home or remote working, and travel across Hampshire within a set geographical patch. Sponsorship is not offered, so applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in educational settings and, where appropriate, at home
• Work with education staff, families and multi-agency professionals to develop and implement child-centred support plans
• Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews and reporting, including tribunal and care planning documentation
• Provide clinical and managerial supervision to Occupational Therapists in the team
• Build capacity through training, consultation and tailored programmes within schools and settings
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional standards
• Take part in service development and quality improvement activities
• Support whole-school communication strategies and contribute to policy development

What’s required

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Term-time only contract
• Generous annual leave and occupational sick pay
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, including 24/7 telephone support, online resources, and legal and financial advice
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Strong CPD offer, including internal learning and access to external training
• Tailored clinical supervision with regular peer and safeguarding support
• Career progression opportunities