About this role
Job summary
Joining our developing, high-performing Education and Inclusion Therapy Service as a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you'll enjoy a rewarding role within a supportive and forward-thinking team, delivering impactful therapy to children and young people across a range of educational settings. Your clinical expertise and ideas will shape practice and outcomes.
You'll work collaboratively with schools, families and multi-agency professionals to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive, access learning, and reach their full potential. You'll manage a varied and complex caseload, contribute to EHCP provision, and support the development of staff in specialist settings.
With a term-time only contract working 40 weeks per annum, excellent work-life balance, and a salary broadly equivalent to NHS Band 7, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Band 6/7 equivalent therapist who has been working within education services either in the NHS, local authority or in the private sector looking to deepen their specialism in sensory integration and complex needs.
Main duties of the job
Deliver specialist occupational therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people in educational settings and, where appropriate, at home. Work collaboratively with education staff, families and multi-agency professionals to develop and implement effective, child-centred support plans. Contribute to EHCP assessments, reviews and reporting, including tribunal and care planning documentation. Provide clinical and managerial supervision to Occupational Therapists in the team and support capacity-building through training, consultation and tailored programmes within schools and settings. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with professional standards. Participate in service development and quality improvement activities. Support whole-school communication strategies and contribute to policy development. Manage your own caseload effectively and travel across Hampshire to deliver services predominantly within your geographical patch of the county.
What we're looking for:
A professional recognised Occupational Therapy qualification with current HCPC registration, and a postgraduate qualification in Ayres Sensory Integration (or equivalent) Experience working as an Occupational Therapist with children and young people with complex needs across education, health, social care, community or hospital-based servicesStrong knowledge and practical experience of a Sensory integration treatment approach
About us
Be part of an innovative and evolving therapy service within a high-performing local authority, offering a supportive and inclusive environmentBenefit from a comprehensive induction programme and a strong CPD offer, including internal learning and access to external trainingReceive tailored clinical supervision from a Specialist Occupational Therapist, alongside regular peer and safeguarding supportEnjoy opportunities for careers progression, a term-time only contract, and a healthy work-life balance supported by realistic caseloads and work assigned predominantly within your geographical locationAccess to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial adviceA competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension SchemeTo learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Other roles you may have experience of include: Occupational Therapist Children and Young People, Senior Occupational Therapist (Children's Services)
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Hampshire County Council
Address Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)