Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Sunspraysalon; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider in Nottingham is seeking a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the clinical team at Bestwood Village School. This role involves delivering tailored occupational therapy assessments and interventions for pupils with diverse needs. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive OT training and experience in multidisciplinary settings. With a focus on professional development, this opportunity provides a £2,000 training allowance among various benefits. A passion for empowering children and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Access to mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in previously held job (LD, SEMH, neurodivergence).
• Up-to-date knowledge of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke occupational therapy assessment and intervention.
• Hold an occupational therapy caseload with full supervisor support.
• Work collaboratively with the education team.

Skills

Clear understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment

Good communication skills

Ability to engage in quality improvement and enhanced service delivery

Education

Degree or Masters in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration and RCOT member

Job description

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career – all whilst working with a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding educational 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?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 6th year running?

Job Title

Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Location

Bestwood Village School, Nottingham NG6 8TL

Salary

Up to £53,200 FTE, DOE

Basic grade OT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+, Highly specialist from £48,000+

Hours

22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week, days to be confirmed.

Contract

Permanent (term time only, or flexibility around full‑time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, 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 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 an environment where our pupils 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 £2,000 training allowance, so that you can complete role‑specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

About the Group

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world‑class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate. Our Acorn schools meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. Our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high‑quality independent and international schools.

Our Vision

Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world‑class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.

Our Mission

We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.

Our Promise

• WE LISTEN – We never assume.
• WE WORK TOGETHER – To make the remarkable happen.
• WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE – To each other and for one another.

The Role

We are looking for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Bestwood Village School.

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke occupational therapy assessment and intervention for 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. 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 site lead, 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 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 a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location Details

Bestwood Village School is part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7‑16.

Education – Options Autism.

Essential Criteria

• Degree or Masters in Speech and Language 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
• Good communication including relationship, analytical and judgmental 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 may impact on 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, intervention programmes and 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 postgraduate 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 offers an array of flexible benefit options.

Benefits

• £2,000 training allowance
• 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
• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• 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

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, so please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays 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.

Job Ref: 298539