Occupational Therapist

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running?

We believe in giving you more time to do the things you love outside of work

Job Title

Occupational Therapist

Location

Heath Farm College – Kent. ME16 0ER & Medway Green School – Kent, ME1 3TS (covering both sites, approx. 35mins by car)

Salary

Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

Contract

Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed

The role

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Heath Farm College and Medway Green School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and Lead Clinician also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Location

Heath Farm College & Medway Green School forms part of our Acorn Education brand are independent specialist day schools supporting children and young people aged 5 – 18

· Welcome to Heath Farm School

· Medway Green School

· School Finder - Acorn

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Essential Criteria

· Occupational Therapy BSc Hons Degree

· Valid and up to date HCPC Registration

· Registered member of RCOT

· Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a school setting / SEN provision

· Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferrable

· Previously engaged with people who are neurodivergent and/or experience learning difficulty and/or socio-emotional and mental health difficulties in any setting, being able to evidence transferrable skills

· Sound knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application to support independence

· Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated speciality preferred

· Ability to work independently, flexible and confidence working in a school environment

· Clear and concise report writing skills

· Interest in sensory integration or sensory-informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferrable, however not essential)

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

· 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

· Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

· A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

· 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

· Cycle to Work Schemes

· Electric Car Purchase Scheme

· Critical illness cover

· £2000 CPD Training Allowance

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.