Occupational Therapist

Stonehouse, England, United Kingdom

11/3/2024

Job Summary

There is an established clinical therapy team at Novalis Trust, which consists of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychotherapists. There are regular clinical and therapy team meetings to discuss, share and track progress within the individuals therapy and to document outcomes of therapeutic interventions. This post will provide opportunities to develop your professional skills whilst being supported through working in an established team of experienced therapists.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve providing integrated Occupational Therapy standardised and observation-based assessments and delivering interventions. This may include advising on specialist equipment, developing programmes to help rebuilding lost skills and restore confidence, advising on domestic and work place environmental alterations and coaching children in social skills and anxiety and behaviour management. In addition, a strong focus will be on implementing sensory regulation strategies working within a trauma informed and attachment focused model of approach.

Responsibilities For This Role

The role would include occupational therapy assessment, observation and creating therapeutic support plans and goals for the children and young people.

Advising on specialist equipment needed to include domestic and workplace environmental alterations.

Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence.

Opportunities to work alongside other therapists, to ensure the best outcome for the individual.

About Us

Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The Occupational Therapist position works as part of our well-established and friendly team across Cotswold Chine School and William Morris School, following a trauma informed approach. This would include opportunities to support the children with achieving their therapy goals within areas such as sensory, physical, emotional literacy, emotional regulation and independent living skills.

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Term time hours

Reference number

B0620-24-0014

Job locations

Cotswold Chine School

Box

Minchinhampton

South West

GL6 9AG

William Morris School

Chipmans Platt

Stonehouse

Gloucestershire

GL10 3SH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

General duties

• Providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for young people and residents as required
• Advising on specialist equipment
• Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence
• Advising on domestic and workplace environmental alterations
• Coaching young people and residents in social skills, and anxiety and behaviour management
• Assisting and supporting the therapy provision throughout the Trust as required by the head of clinical services
• Writing up records and reports, and updating the database
• Providing information to assist completion of special reports
• Liaising as required with other professionals
• Attending complex needs meetings as required
• Attending meetings with the therapy department to discuss wider therapy issues as required
• Providing support and coaching to care staff regarding the therapeutic needs of students and residents.
• Managing a caseload, prioritising needs and completing administrative tasks
• To assist with the therapy provision within the trust through being flexible with working hours and location
  
  

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

General duties

• Providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for young people and residents as required
• Advising on specialist equipment
• Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence
• Advising on domestic and workplace environmental alterations
• Coaching young people and residents in social skills, and anxiety and behaviour management
• Assisting and supporting the therapy provision throughout the Trust as required by the head of clinical services
• Writing up records and reports, and updating the database
• Providing information to assist completion of special reports
• Liaising as required with other professionals
• Attending complex needs meetings as required
• Attending meetings with the therapy department to discuss wider therapy issues as required
• Providing support and coaching to care staff regarding the therapeutic needs of students and residents.
• Managing a caseload, prioritising needs and completing administrative tasks
• To assist with the therapy provision within the trust through being flexible with working hours and location
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
  
  

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Novalis Trust

Address

Cotswold Chine School

Box

Minchinhampton

South West

GL6 9AG

Employer's website

https://novalis-trust.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)