Occupational Therapist (Part-time) To be considered for this position please complete our online application form on our website rmt.We are looking for a part time, Occupational Therapist, ideally with training in Sensory Integration, to develop an occupational therapy service embedded within Ruskin Mill’s unique method of Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) and Rudolf Steiner’s approach to human development as interventions to meet the students’ sensory and self-regulation needs as identified in the EHC plan. To provide, an effective and specialised Occupational Therapy (OT) service to a defined caseload of residential and day students at Sunfield following the Trust method of Practical Skills Therapeutic Education. To actively develop and apply clinical skills in the area of Sensory Integration and to develop clinical skills in both occupational therapy assessment and other baseline assessments used within Sunfield, treatment planning, intervention, and evaluation. To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the Occupational Therapy Service BSc (Hons) or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification. Sensory Integration level 2/3 minimum. Range of post-qualification experience in a variety of settings, including Paediatrics and/or Mental Health. Experience of working with autism, learners with learning difficulties and/ or learning disabilities and social-emotional behaviour. we offer competitive salaries and holiday allowances, an auto-enrolment pension scheme with a salary sacrifice option, a health cash plan and employee assistance programme via Medicash. In addition, staff receive valuable training opportunities including an in-depth interactive induction to enable our new team members to experience our Practical Skills Therapeutic Education (PSTE) curriculum and opportunities for further training and academic research including our own MSc in Practical Skills Therapeutic Education. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Level Disclosure as well as a medical check, references, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
