Band 6 - Permanent Occupational Therapist - Specialist Autism School - Maidenhead
Band 6 - Permanent Occupational Therapist - Specialist Autism School - Maidenhead
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Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Specialist Autism School - Maidenhead
Banding:Band 6
Location: Maidenhead Berkshire
Start:ASAP
Duration:Permanent
Rate:per annum (depending on experience)
Working hours:Full-time
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our clients team at a specialist autism school in Maidenhead. The school supports 130 pupils aged 416 with complex needs associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders and uses ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) therapies to deliver innovative evidence-based education.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapists Occupational Therapists and Art Therapists all aligned with the schools ethos and teaching practices.
Key Responsibilities
Manage your own clinical caseload within the school setting
Provide both 1:1 and group therapy sessions for pupils
Participate in pupil referrals and contribute to therapy service development
Deliver high-quality evidence-based interventions to support pupils functional and sensory needs
Advise families and teaching staff on strategies to support pupils development
Champion continuous professional development and service improvement
Collaborate with the wider therapy and teaching teams to achieve the best outcomes for pupils
Qualifications and Experience:
HCPC registration (essential)
NHS experience is essential
Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
Strong leadership skills and experience in operational management within therapies
Extensive experience working with autism complex needs and non-verbal pupils
Understanding of or willingness to learn ABA principles (training provided)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to mentor coach and inspire others
Benefits:
Excellent continued learning and development opportunities
Health and wellbeing programme
Competitive salary based on experience
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Why work with Pulse
From the moment you register with us our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation youll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients youll have access to exclusive opportunities that you wont find anywhere else.
We always prioritise your best interests engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual a professionalnot just a resource.
How to Apply
If you are interested in registering with us would like to know more about this position or simply wish to discuss other opportunities we have available we would love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information we will provide appropriate support throughout the process and into your work placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents of countries listed on the Red or Amber list of theCode of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England based on theWorld Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
