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?

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work. 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 students. 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 students 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.

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Baston House School and Woodside Park. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to students 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.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the students we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the students we 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 an Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the students we support.

Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
Registered member of RCOT
Relevant experience in providing occupational therapy services within a similar setting is preferable
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 transferable 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 preferable, however not essential)

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, OFG Education offers an array of flexible benefit options. Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• 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

At OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.