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RECRUITMENT
Occupational Therapist
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Advanced Salary: £34,000 – £36,400 pro rata
Contract type: Term Time, 37 hours per week
Clinical Specialist
Occupational Therapist
Here at the National Autistic Society’s Anderson School in Chigwell,
Essex we have an exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary
team as an Advanced Occupational Therapist. This role would suit
someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about supporting our
students within our school.
Job Ref: 267-SSCSOT766
Salary: Band 7 £33,222 - £43,041 pa
We are excited to offer this rare opportunity for a motivated,
highly skilled and experienced individual with demonstrable service
improvement and leadership skills to join our well- established
community learning disability services in the South of the county
based in Abingdon.
We are part of a close and supportive multidisciplinary team
comprising Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and
Language therapists, Nurses, Psychologists, Doctors and support
staff. We work closely with our colleagues in Social Care.
The service we offer is well regarded and our teams are highly
skilled and passionate about what they do.
You will be based in one of our community learning disability teams
where you will be a key member of the senior team across the
countywide services, lead the Occupational Therapy service and
deliver evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions using
your creative problem solving to support clients to achieve their
goals.
The Learning Disability Service values strong clinical leadership and
is constantly working in partnership with service users and their
families to achieve the highest level of excellence in practice.
The successful applicant will become part of friendly and supportive
team and will be offered regular supervision, appraisal and
opportunities for continued professional development. A car driver
and to have access to a car that can be used for work purposes is
essential for this post.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please
contact Sarah Barrington-Kendall, South Team Manager on
01865 903100 or Mandy Cox, North Team Manager on
01865 903500.
You can apply for this post by visiting:
www.jobs.nhs.uk and search using the job
reference number.
Closing date: 29 October 2018
www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
The Anderson school caters for students aged 11-19 and is part of
the NAS Enterprise campus that includes one of the Lorna Wing
Centre for Autism our national diagnostic and assessment service and
an Enterprise Hub.
You would become part of an existing dedicated team of therapists
who strive to deliver best practice at all times. You will be responsible
for evaluating children’s abilities, presenting findings in reports and
setting collaborative goals with those that support the student. You
role would also include opportunities to deliver training, support
environmental modifications as well as direct group and individual
therapy sessions. You will be expected to work autonomously and
be confident in representing Occupational Therapy within annual
reviews, team meetings etc. along with ensuring effective service
delivery and facilitating positive outcomes for our students.
You must hold a recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and
be registered with the HCPC.
Interviews will be held: w/c 5th November
For more information about this job or to register for the school
visit prior to application, please contact Corinna Laurie
[e-mail]
The NAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants
will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
Applications for this job are sought form anyone who is suitably
qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome form
those with a diagnosis of autism or Asperger syndrome.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
To apply for this role please apply via the NAS website
https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved/jobs.aspx
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Moor House School & College
Mill Lane, Hurst Green, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 9AQ
Opportunities to deliver exceptional outcomes in an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated School and College
catering for students aged 7-19 years, by providing intensive, interdisciplinary therapeutic interventions.
Occupational Therapists
AFC Band 5 & 6 (depending on experience) – Permanent
What are you looking for?
• An exciting opportunity to work in a large Occupational Therapy team.
• An environment that encourages training and professional development opportunities
supported by in house research institute.
• An opportunity to develop and specialise your skills working with children in a dynamic,
well supported and interdisciplinary team.
Therapy posts offer generous family friendly holiday provision with 41 working weeks per year.
In addition, regular supervision and CPD opportunities are available. HCPC registration and RCOT
membership are essential.
If you would like an informal
discussion about any of the
roles, please email Milla Johnson
on [e-mail]
and provide a contact telephone number.
Closing date for all applications:
9am on Monday 5 November 2018
Interview date:
Week commencing Monday 12 November 2018
For an application and further information go to:
www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/vacancies
Completed applications should be e-mailed to:
[e-mail]
Moor House School & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All applicants will be screened, including checks with past employers and with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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