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? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance.
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Location
Meadowcroft School – Wakefield WF1 4AD
Salary
Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £3,000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply)
Hours
37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday 08.30am - 16.30pm (Part time hours may be considered)
Contract
Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Essential
Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Role
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our in‐house clinical team at Meadowcroft School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils 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, which 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 site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative, and enthusiastic individual.
The Clinical Teams help maintain a person‐centred, empowering approach, always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils 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 pupils we support.
Qualifications
* Recognised Occupational Therapy degree
* Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
* Registered member of RCOT
* Minimum 2 years' experience
* 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 confident
* Clear and concise report writing skills
* Hold a full UK driving licence, with access to a car
* Interest in sensory integration or sensory‐informed practice (SI practitioner training in progress or completed is preferable, however not essential)
Benefits
* £3,000 Welcome Bonus (T&C's apply)
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Life Assurance
* 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
* £2,000 CPD Training Allowance
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job Ref: 308223
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