Occupational Therapist in Taunton

Occupational Therapist in Taunton

Taunton Full-Time On-site
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The Cambian Group is recruiting occupational therapists for several of its specialist education services for children and young people. Core work is assessment, reporting and needs-led intervention, with school staff supported to apply strategies, under specialist OT supervision. Posts sit within multidisciplinary teams supporting pupils with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, aged 7 up to transition. Candidates need an OT degree or postgraduate diploma and HCPC registration, and must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

  • Carry out quality assessments of young people
  • Write reports on young people's needs
  • Deliver needs-led interventions for young people
  • Work with school staff to embed strategies across the environment
  • Work within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, care and education staff
  • Contribute to developing provision and the occupational therapy service
  • Work under guidance and supervision from a Highly Specialist OT and a Clinical Specialist Lead OT

Qualifications

  • Degree or postgraduate diploma in occupational therapy

Registration & licences

  • Registration with the HCPC
  • Registration with RCOT

Experience

  • Experience working with ASD and/or learning disabilities in young people or adults

Skills & knowledge

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Strong team player

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Reference checks

What’s offered

  • Clinical supervision from a Highly Specialist OT
  • Full support from a multidisciplinary team
  • Developmental opportunities
  • Internal and external training on new initiatives
  • Training and career progression opportunities

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team