Specialist Occupational Therapist, Uxbridge

Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growthand developmentin youroccupational therapy career- All whilst working withina friendly multidisciplinary team?in a rewardingeducationsetting?

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Do you want to have opportunities toparticipateinresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a wider occupational therapy networkthat meets regularly for training& development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliverspecialist 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 the6th year running?
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Job Title: SpecialistOccupational Therapist?
Location: Hillingdon Manor School Middlesex UB8 3HD
Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday; 8.30am-4.30pm
Contract: Permanent ( Term timeonly,orflexibility aroundfull-timecontractcan be discussed based on your personalcircumstances)
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasingdaily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertiseare 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 anenvironment where our pupils can truly flourishand grow in independenceis 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.
About Outcomes First Group
At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrows leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.
At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.
As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.
Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: Our Services & Schools - Outcomes First Group
The role:
We are looking for aSpecialistOccupationalTherapist to join our in-houseclinicalteam atHillingdon Manor school
Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliver bespokeOccupational Therapyassessment and interventiontopupilswho may have experienceddevelopmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMHneeds.?You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGOccupationalTherapy Ways of Working. Thiswill guide your practice within an education settingand clarify your roles and responsibilities,whiletaking into accountthe requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapycaseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultationasrequired?This post would suit a resilient,creativeand enthusiastic individual.
Our Clinical Teams helpmaintaina person-centred, empowering approach always putting thepupilswe support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintaina strong safeguarding culture, and the pupilswe support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.?We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for aSpecialistOccupationalTherapistwho shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of lifeand outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Hillingdon Manor School Middlesex UB8 3HD Hillingdon ManorSchool forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 11 19
Hillingdon Manor School
Education - Options Autism
For further informationregardingthis vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specificationattached.?
Essential Criteria:
Bsc or Msc in Occupational Therapy.
HCPC registered and member of RCOT
Relevant experience in a previously held job (LD, SEMH, neurodivergence)
Enhanced knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application
Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
Experience of working with autistic children and young people
Experience of working in an education setting
Good communicationincluding relationship, analytical and judgemental skills
Clear understanding of the relationship between behaviour and communication
Clear understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of client group
Clear understanding of other developmental needs that mayimpacton an individual and skills needed for independence
Up to date knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice
Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
Good clinical reasoning skills and able to confidently express rationale
Able to engage in quality improvement and enhanced service delivery
Understanding of information governance, confidentiality and record keeping standards
Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as support with supervision of staff and students
Sound knowledge of different assessment tools, interventionprogrammesand formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities
Evidence of continuous professional development and consistently undertakes self-development
Ability and willingness to travel on company business
Flexible approach to working environments, creative problem solver
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
Desirable:
3+ years practicing as an OT
Evidence of formal post graduate study in Sensory Integration and/or developmental trauma and/or sensory attachment
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, soyoullget 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 servicesand 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?
100s 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, pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair,thoroughand efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicantsas a result ofdelays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. xbpsjku
? Job Ref: 305792
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Job Type:: PartTime
Category:: Healthcare And Medical

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