Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist
J800010439Highly Specialist Occupational TherapistLocation: HerefordshireSalary: CompetitiveHours: Full TimeSector: Education / StudentsWe are looking for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to provide a highly specialist clinical service to students across the school sites and residential setting as required.Job Summary• Provide a highly specialist clinical service to students across the school sites and residential setting as required.• Work as an integrated member of the transdisciplinary team.• Be responsible for the assessment, treatment, implementation, and documentation of occupational therapy interventions within a nominated caseload.• Work collaboratively with all staff to ensure occupational therapy is integrated into curriculum planning and delivery.• Be responsible for the performance management of identified team members.Person SpecificationSkills & Abilities• Excellent interpersonal skills.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Well-developed organisational and leadership skills.• Driving licence (desirable).• Sound IT skills.• In-depth knowledge and understanding of interventions relevant to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).• Sound knowledge of service delivery models and clinical governance.Experience• Minimum of 4 years' experience, including significant experience working with individuals with ASD.• Evidence of responsibility for staff supervision and caseload management.• Experience in the development and delivery of training.Education & Certifications• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (essential).• Further professional training and specialist short courses to Master's level equivalent (desirable).• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration and licence to practise (essential).• Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).• Sensory Integration Level 2 qualification (desirable).
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