Occupational Therapist

Job Description

*** PLEASE NOTE - WE CAN NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP OR HAVE LESS THAN 12 MONTHS REMAINING ON YOUR VISA PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AS WE ARE UNABLE TO PROGRESS YOUR APPLICATION****Job Title: Specialist Occupational TherapistLocation: Quidenham, NorfolkSalary: £37,689 - £44,699.20 per year dependant on qualifications and experienceHours: 40 hours per week - Full year contract (open to Term time plus 2 weeks = 41 weeks total)We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Occupational Therapist to work as part of a therapy team in our Primary and Secondary Specialist School which provides flexible day placements for students aged 6-16 years with complex care needs including behavioursthat challenge and learning disabilities, often in association with autism spectrum conditions.The role:

• Providing an Occupational Therapy Service, which is run in an efficient manner so that students’ needs are met effectively.
• Assessing the occupational, functional and sensory limitations of children within their academic and wider settings.
• To write in-depth reports demonstrating clinical reasoning skills that are based on the analysis of findings from the assessments carried out within a specified time frame.
• To work collaboratively with the child, their support network, and other agencies, in order to effectively communicate the needs of the child and how these needs can be best met.
• To deliver individualised interventions as outlined within the child’s EHCP and identified through Occupational Therapy assessment.
• To advise and source, where appropriate, specialist equipment believed to help address the occupational needs of the child or young person.
• To liaise effectively with senior managers, SENCO and all teaching staff such that best practice is evidenced throughout the whole curriculum.
• To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work including the management of students in your care.
• To provide professional support, leadership and supervision as appropriate to Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• To provide Occupational Therapy training, support and advice to members of the multidisciplinary teams.
• To maintain regular records of intervention using agreed protocols and in line with the code of professional conduct.
• To attend appropriate multidisciplinary student reviews and team meetings; promoting our culture of joint working with other disciplines and outside agencies.

Experience /Qualifications:

• A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Previous experience in an Occupational Therapist role, preferably with children and young adults.
• Have at least two years post-graduate experience working as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist.
• Experience and qualifications in Sensory Integration Theory to at least level 3 as recognised by the Sensory Integration Network.
• Driving Licence and Vehicle Business Insurance. Working with children in their home may be required.

Benefits:

• Life assurance and Pension
• Free lunches when working
• Free onsite parking
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Family Swim
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more

Required skills

• Autism
• Occupational Therapy
• Therapy
• HCPC