Therapy Lead (Occupational Therapist)

FIRSTGROUP PLC; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based health service provider is seeking a Lead Clinician – Occupational Therapist to oversee the Clinical Team at Dibden Park School. Key responsibilities include developing assessment plans for students with complex needs, providing supervision, and coordinating service development. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant setting and possess a full UK driving license. This permanent position offers various benefits, including a pension scheme and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Family Growth Support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience, preferably in a child/education setting.
• Experience providing supervision and supporting a therapy team.

Responsibilities

• Clinically lead the in‑house Clinical Team at Dibden Park School.
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Coordinate line management of the onsite clinical team.
• Provide supervision and support to the therapy team.

Skills

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Management experience

Report writing

Supervision of therapy team

Full valid UK driving licence

Job description

Job Title: Lead Clinician – Occupational Therapist

Location: Dibden Park School, Hampshire SO45 5TD

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm)

Contract: Permanent (Term time only; flexibility around full‑time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)

Essential

• Full valid UK driving licence and access to own transport

Responsibilities

• Clinically lead the in‑house Clinical Team at Dibden Park School and hold a therapy caseload
• Deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for students with complex profiles arising from autism, neuro‑divergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead
• Maintain focus on meeting the needs of EHCP plans through target‑led, OFG all‑group and individual clinical ways of working
• Coordinate line management of the onsite clinical team and lead the service development of the school‑based clinical service, alongside the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead
• Provide supervision and support to the therapy team
• Produce clear and concise report writing for clinical and research activities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience, preferably in a child/education setting and preferably with management experience
• Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities
• Experience providing supervision and supporting a therapy team
• Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• 4DWW (subject to successful completion of probation – not a contractual benefit)
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Commitments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check. The recruitment process is carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.