Consultant Occupational Therapy

The Cambian Group

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Job summary

Fixed term from 02/09/24- 17/03/25 Covering Grateley School/Lufton College/The Forum School and Somerset School You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service. Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team. Essential: Experience working with ASD client group CAMHS experience preferred A degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy Registation with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT

About us

Cambian is one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children in the UK. Our services have a specific focus on individuals who present with high severity needs. We provide a broad range of specialist services across England. These services include specialist education schools and colleges for both day and residential learners, residential care homes and a therapeutic fostering service. Our specialist education schools and colleges support children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome (AS), moderate to severe learning disabilities, associated challenging behaviours and complex needs. Our specialist residential care homes support children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and associated complex needs. We provide care, therapy and education for a discrete cohort of needs within these homes; this includes provisions for children who have experienced complex trauma (neglect and abuse), those who have been sexually exploited, and those with a learning disability. These homes are all supported by specialists schools to support their individual educational needs. We also run a therapeutic fostering service through which we are able to support children with a variety of complex needs within a family environment

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP7FCADD46

Job locations

Grateley House School

Pond Lane

Andover

Hampshire

SP11 8TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Specialist Occupational Therapist. We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits.

Fixed term from 02/09/24- 17/03/25

Job Role

Covering Grateley School/Lufton College/The Forum School and Somerset School

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.

Previous experience in working with ASD and Learning disabilities with children & young people is required and formal qualifications in Sensory Integration is welcomed. Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training is required.

Taking a hands on approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team.

Essential:

Experience working with ASD client group

CAMHS experience preferred

A degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registation with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT

In return we offer:

Clinical Supervision

Full support from a multidisciplinary team

Developmental Opportunities

Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to anenhanced DBS checkandreference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Specialist Occupational Therapist. We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits.

Fixed term from 02/09/24- 17/03/25

Job Role

Covering Grateley School/Lufton College/The Forum School and Somerset School

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.

Previous experience in working with ASD and Learning disabilities with children & young people is required and formal qualifications in Sensory Integration is welcomed. Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training is required.

Taking a hands on approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team.

Essential:

Experience working with ASD client group

CAMHS experience preferred

A degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registation with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT

In return we offer:

Clinical Supervision

Full support from a multidisciplinary team

Developmental Opportunities

Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to anenhanced DBS checkandreference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer

Person Specification

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Person Specification

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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

The Cambian Group

Address

Grateley House School

Pond Lane

Andover

Hampshire

SP11 8TA


Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Cambian Group

Address

Grateley House School

Pond Lane

Andover

Hampshire

SP11 8TA


Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Sandra Knowles

VP7FCADD46.1286@vacancyposter.com

03332220710

Date posted

02 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP7FCADD46

Job locations

Grateley House School

Pond Lane

Andover

Hampshire

SP11 8TA


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