Specialist Occupational Therapist - Education (Maternity Cover)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Family Growth Support

Discount options

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team across Dibden Park School and Bower Lodge School. You will deliver bespoke OT assessments and interventions, supporting students with developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or SEMH needs in an educational setting.

You will work within the OFG OT Ways of Working, supervise staff where required, and contribute to staff training and service development.

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy degree.
• HCPC registered and RCOT member.
• Experience in LD, SEMH, neurodivergence.
• Enhanced knowledge of OT theory and practical application.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary settings with service/team contribution.
• Experience communicating with families/relatives and carers.
• Strong communication, analytical and judgement skills.
• Understanding of legislation affecting clinical practice and management.
• CPD evidence and willingness to travel for company business.

Responsibilities

• Hold an occupational therapy caseload with support from a designated clinical supervisor.
• Deliver bespoke OT assessment and intervention to students in education settings.
• Collaborate with education teams and contribute to staff training and consultation.
• Support safeguarding culture and promote student independence and outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Judgement & decision making

Education

OT degree

Job description

OFG Education is seeking a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team across Dibden Park School and Bower Lodge School. You will deliver bespoke OT assessments and interventions, supporting students with developmental trauma, neurodivergence, or SEMH needs in an educational setting.

You will work within the OFG OT Ways of Working, supervise staff where required, and contribute to staff training and service development.