Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Hampshire

The role

This Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist will support children and young people aged 4-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will provide assessments, interventions, and therapy programmes across specialist education settings.

What you will do

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people with ASC and SEMH needs.
• Develop and deliver specialist, outcome-focused therapy programmes.
• Establish and enhance occupational therapy provision across the Trust's educational settings.
• Embed therapeutic strategies within the curriculum and wider school environment.
• Deliver training and professional development programmes to staff members.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals.
• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to the development of therapy services.

Required qualifications

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
• Experience working with children and young people with ASC and/or SEMH needs.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based, functional, and outcome-focused practice.
• Experience delivering training and working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.

Benefits

• State-of-the-art facilities across multiple specialist education sites.
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunity to shape and develop occupational therapy services.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.

About the company

The client is a highly successful and award-winning Specialist Multi Academy Trust.