Children's Occupational Therapist

Minchinhampton, England, United Kingdom

2/25/2025

Job Summary

There is a strong emphasis towards continuing professional development and regular opportunities for clinical supervision with experienced clinicians at the trust. The trust offers additional training within the areas of trauma informed care, family work, Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and Sensory Integration Education Network Module 1. We offer a supportive working environment and put a significant emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working.

There is an established clinical therapy team at Novalis Trust, which consists of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Social Workers, Drama Therapist and Psychotherapists. There are regular clinical and therapy team meetings to discuss, share and track progress within the individuals therapy and to document outcomes of therapeutic interventions. This post will provide opportunities to develop your professional skills whilst being supported through working in an established team of experienced therapists.

Main duties of the job

It is essential that you are able to work within a team and can evidence your excellent communication skills with the ability to autonomously manage your own caseload. It is recommended that you have some post qualification experience, however, newly qualified individuals with the ability to transfer relevant experience from placements are welcome to apply. The trust offers a preceptorship programme for newly qualified Occupational Therapist. You must be able to demonstrate evidence of core Occupational Therapy skills and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council.

The role will involve providing integrated Occupational Therapy standardised and observation-based assessments and delivering interventions. This may include advising on specialist equipment, developing programmes to help rebuilding lost skills and restore confidence, advising on domestic and workplace environmental alterations and coaching children in social skills and anxiety and behaviour management. In addition, a strong focus will be on implementing sensory regulation strategies working within a trauma informed and attachment focused model of approach.

About Us

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work as part of our well-established and friendly team at Cotswold Chine School, following a trauma informed approach. This would include opportunities to support the children with achieving their therapy goals within areas such as sensory, physical, emotional literacy, emotional regulation and independent living skills. Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs.

**Please apply using a Novalis Trust application form or through our website**

Date posted

07 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0620-25-0003

Job locations

Cotswold Chine School

Box

Minchinhampton

Gloucestershire

GL6 9AG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for young people and residents as required
• Advising on specialist equipment
• Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence
• Advising on domestic and workplace environmental alterations
• Coaching young people and residents in social skills, and anxiety and behaviour management
• Assisting and supporting the therapy provision throughout the Trust as required by the head of clinical services
• Writing up records and reports, and updating the database
• Providing information to assist completion of special reports
• Liaising as required with other professionals
• Attending complex needs meetings as required
• Attending meetings with the therapy department to discuss wider therapy issues as required
• Providing support and coaching to care staff regarding the therapeutic needs of students and residents.
• Managing a caseload, prioritising needs and completing administrative tasks
• To assist with the therapy provision within the trust through being flexible with working hours and location
  
  

Responsibilities

Job description Job responsibilities

• Providing occupational therapy assessment and intervention for young people and residents as required
• Advising on specialist equipment
• Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence
• Advising on domestic and workplace environmental alterations
• Coaching young people and residents in social skills, and anxiety and behaviour management
• Assisting and supporting the therapy provision throughout the Trust as required by the head of clinical services
• Writing up records and reports, and updating the database
• Providing information to assist completion of special reports
• Liaising as required with other professionals
• Attending complex needs meetings as required
• Attending meetings with the therapy department to discuss wider therapy issues as required
• Providing support and coaching to care staff regarding the therapeutic needs of students and residents.
• Managing a caseload, prioritising needs and completing administrative tasks
• To assist with the therapy provision within the trust through being flexible with working hours and location
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
  
  

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Occupational Therapy Degree
  
  

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Novalis Trust

Address

Cotswold Chine School

Box

Minchinhampton

Gloucestershire

GL6 9AG

Employer's website

https://novalis-trust.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)