Job summary
Exciting
Opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist Join the Dynamic
MindSenseAbility Team!
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST DEVELOPMENT POST SENSORY
INTEGRATION (full time)
We welcome applications from newly qualified
therapists and experienced practitioners who have an interest in Sensory
Integration.
Are you an enthusiastic, flexible and committed Occupational
Therapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people?
MindSenseAbility (MSA) is offering an incredible opportunity to join our team
in the stunning New Forest, where we transform the lives of young people (up to
the age of 25) with autism, developmental trauma and mental health challenges.
Main duties of the job
MindSenseAbility is a cutting-edge therapeutic service which
combines therapy, education and mental health into one seamless program,
tailored to each young person and their family. Our Occupational Therapy team
uses Ayres Sensory Integration and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy informed
approaches to meet their needs, delivering interventions across our centre, our
new specialist school (East Street Farm), local schools, homes and the
community.
Were looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our
vibrant team, with experience in autism, learning disabilities, or mental
health, and HCPC registration (OTs awaiting HCPC registration will be
considered). You will deliver specialist
assessments and interventions, including Ayres Sensory Integration, working
with families and a multidisciplinary team to create life-changing outcomes.
About us
This is a full time - 37.5 hours per week post pro rata 41 weeks - term time plus two weeks annually.
Part time hours will be considered.
Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, FTE range £32,073-£48,117 - equivalent to NHS Bands 5-6.
What We Offer:
A Collaborative, Supportive Team: Work with passionate professionals across Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Teaching, and Outreachcreating an environment full of learning, development, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and professional development: Receive guidance in line with RCOT and HCPC standards, alongside internal and external professional development opportunities.
A supportive work environment: Enjoy the backing of an experienced administrative team and a strong network of colleagues, ensuring you can focus on what matters most delivering high-quality child centred care.
Additional Benefits: Access to a Pension Scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the role of Occupational Therapist Development Post - Sensory Integration (full time)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for the role of Occupational Therapist Development Post - Sensory Integration (full time)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work within a framework of reflective practice and supervision (clinical)
- Able to complete delegated clinical tasks using own initiative and judgments
- Good skills in managing own time, prioritising tasks and working independently
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and requirements of the young people
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written, and ability to adapt communication to meet needs
- Efficient and dependable working practices
- IT literate with a working knowledge of MS office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to create reports to communicate a range of objectives and information (for a diverse audience) and to be able to write fluently and accurately
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and respond to changing needs of students and service users
Desirable
- High level of communication knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience
- Experience of facilitating initial therapy assessments to create a programme of therapy/ treatment
- Recent experience of delivering programmes of treatments to people and children with complex needs, mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and autistm
- Experience of working in education and mental health
General & Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- An overview/understanding of all therapy strands undertaken at MSA i.e. Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an education environment
Desirable
- Understanding of the needs of students with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities
- Knowledge of prioritisation processes and procedures
- Understanding of Health and Safety in a learning environment
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team assessment and working
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC
- (Final year students approaching completion of course will be considered)
- Ability and Willingness to complete training to a certified level in Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy, including training to be able to administer the EASI and other sensory integration assessment tools
- Views and beliefs that are compatible with the aims and mission of MSA
- Enthusiasm to work with young people to encourage learning and independence
- Full driving license and access to own vehicle.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work within a framework of reflective practice and supervision (clinical)
- Able to complete delegated clinical tasks using own initiative and judgments
- Good skills in managing own time, prioritising tasks and working independently
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and requirements of the young people
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written, and ability to adapt communication to meet needs
- Efficient and dependable working practices
- IT literate with a working knowledge of MS office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to create reports to communicate a range of objectives and information (for a diverse audience) and to be able to write fluently and accurately
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and respond to changing needs of students and service users
Desirable
- High level of communication knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience
- Experience of facilitating initial therapy assessments to create a programme of therapy/ treatment
- Recent experience of delivering programmes of treatments to people and children with complex needs, mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and autistm
- Experience of working in education and mental health
General & Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- An overview/understanding of all therapy strands undertaken at MSA i.e. Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an education environment
Desirable
- Understanding of the needs of students with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities
- Knowledge of prioritisation processes and procedures
- Understanding of Health and Safety in a learning environment
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team assessment and working
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC
- (Final year students approaching completion of course will be considered)
- Ability and Willingness to complete training to a certified level in Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy, including training to be able to administer the EASI and other sensory integration assessment tools
- Views and beliefs that are compatible with the aims and mission of MSA
- Enthusiasm to work with young people to encourage learning and independence
- Full driving license and access to own vehicle.
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).
