Specialist Occupational Therapist

Main duties of the job

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 of the 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 are welcomed. Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training is required.

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.

Cambian New Elizabethan School is a day school that offers outstanding opportunities for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

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

• 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.

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 an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.

• Experience working with ASD client group; CAMHS experience preferred
• A degree or postgraduate diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with HCPC and RCOT
• Experience with ASD and learning disabilities, children & young people
• Formal qualifications in sensory integration
• Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training
• Strong team player, excellent communication, organisational and time‑management skills

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.