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Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your occupational therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider occupational therapy network that meets regularly for training & development? Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist OT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running? Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! Job Title: Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist Location: Acorn Park School – Norfolk NR16 2HU Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered) Contract: Permanent 52 weeks Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed. About the Group: Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. Our Vision Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. Our Mission We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. Our Promise • WE LISTEN. We never assume., • WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. The role: Ready to take the next step in your OT career? Join our growing, passionate team across three diverse and dynamic schools, each offering a different specialist environment to broaden your skills and experience. We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist ready to grow and thrive in a collaborative, child-centred environment. You’ll be working with children and young people ages 4-19 with a range of needs, collaborating closely with education and clinical colleagues to support engagement, independence, and meaningful outcomes. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Occupational Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding an occupational therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. Location: Acorn Park School – Norfolk NR16 2HU - Acorn Park school forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 4 – 19 For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Essential Criteria: • Recognised Occupational Therapy degree, • HCPC registered and member of RCOT, • Relevant experience in a previously held job (LD, SEMH, neurodivergence), • Enhanced knowledge and clinical understanding of OT theory and its practical application, • Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance, • Experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers, • Good communication including relationship, analytical and judgemental skills, • Clear understanding of the relationship between behaviour and communication, • Clear understanding of physical needs, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and treatment of client group, • Clear understanding of other developmental needs that may impact on an individual and skills needed for independence, • Up to date knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice, • Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group, • Good clinical reasoning skills and able to confidently express rationale, • Able to engage in quality improvement and enhanced service delivery, • Understanding of information governance, confidentiality and record keeping standards, • Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, as well as support with supervision of staff and students, • Sound knowledge of different assessment tools, intervention programmes and formulation of treatment plans from a range of OT modalities, • Evidence of continuous professional development and consistently undertakes self-development, • Full driving licence and access to a car, • Ability and willingness to travel on company business, • Flexible approach to working environments, creative problem solver, • 3+ years practicing as an OT Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: What we offer: • A rich and varied caseload across Neurodiversity, ASD, and complex needs, • Strong multidisciplinary support and supervision, • CPD tailored to your goals and clinical interests, • A real opportunity to help shape a developing, forward-thinking team Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including: • £2,000 training allowance, • £3000 Welcome Bonus (T&C's apply), • Life Assurance, • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, • Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks, • You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit, • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, • 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, • Cycle to Work Schemes, • Electric Car Purchase Scheme We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. Job Ref: 294113 #1 #occupationaltherapy#CareersinEducation#SpecialEducation#CareersinCare #CareersinSpecialEducation #Therapists #Highlyspecialistoccupationaltherapist

About Evolve Psychology At Evolve Psychology, we do things differently. Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve Psychology began with a bold aim to redefine what clinical and forensic psychology means in practice. Laura’s vision was simple yet powerful, to bring care, connection, empathy and clinical excellence together, with no compromise. What started as a small practice delivering expert witness and neurodevelopmental assessments has blossomed into a national independent psychology service. We earned our first NHS contract in 2021, launched satellite clinics to streamline access, and rolled out neurodevelopmental services to families across the UK. We are clinician‑founded and clinician‑led, proudly registered with HCPC and affiliated with the British Psychological Society and the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. We’re also award-winning, a testament to the dedication and quality of our multidisciplinary team of over 100 experts. What sets Evolve Psychology apart? • Founded and led by Dr Laura Powling, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years’ experience across NHS, forensic, and neurodevelopmental services, bringing deep clinical insight and hands-on leadership to everything we do., • We specialise in autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments for children, young people and adults offering a high-quality, person-centred service backed by NHS contracts and available via Right to Choose across the UK., • We prioritise clinical quality and real impact, not speed or scale at the expense of care. Our assessments are evidence-based, multidisciplinary, and designed to support the whole person, not just produce a diagnosis., • We offer more than assessment work. Our clinicians can contribute to the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, developing training, shaping neuroinclusive content, or collaborating on research, all part of our broader mission to raise awareness and improve support for neurodivergent individuals, educational institutions and workplaces., • We have a strong, values-led culture. Compassion, clarity, and integrity guide everything we do, from our team interactions to the way we support families., • We’re growing sustainably, with purpose. With clinics across the UK and Ireland, a growing digital presence, and a multidisciplinary team of 100+ experts, Evolve is expanding with care, always keeping quality at the centre. The role At Evolve Psychology Services, we equip our clinicians with cutting-edge tools and support to help them focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to children, young people and their families. You’ll join a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. Our service specialises in high-quality, evidence-based assessments for autism and ADHD, delivered through both NHS-funded referrals and private pathways. As a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you’ll contribute to comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments, helping ensure timely, accurate diagnoses that lead to appropriate support and improved outcomes for families. You will be responsible for: • Conducting face-to-face structured observations as part of the neurodevelopmental assessment process., • Conducting remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom, • Participating collaboratively in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, supported by senior clinicians where needed, • Delivering clear, compassionate feedback to families, • Producing accurate clinical reports, including diagnostic formulations, with the help of our smart tools, • Working efficiently to meet service Key Performance Indicatiors (KPIs), • Delivering clinical supervision (where applicable), • Able to travel to a clinic base to conduct in-person assessments, (hybrid only) Our Ways of Working: • Digital workflows and smart report-writing reduce admin time and enhance clinical impact., • A custom-built electronic health record system, developed in-house using market leading research, • Continuously enhancing internal systems, based on employee feedback to improve efficiency, • Ongoing training and onboarding to ensure confidence in all tech and systems, • In-house IT and operational support, so you're never left troubleshooting alone Qualifications and experience • Minimum of 1 years' professional registration with one of the following regulatory bodies: HCPC, NMC, GMC or Social Work England. Such as:, • HCPC – Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, • NMC – Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, General Nurse, Children’s Nurse, • GMC – Medical Practitioners, • Social Work England – Social Worker, • Minimum of 1 years’ experience conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and/or ADHD in children and young people, • Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations, • In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD, • Trained and experienced in the use of diagnostic tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, etc, • Effective time management and caseload organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet clinical deadlines, • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and participate in collaborative diagnostic discussions., • Highly developed written language skills used to produce high-quality clinical reports, • Well-developed communication skills with children, young people, and their families, ensuring compassionate, clear, and professional interactions throughout the assessment process, • Must be eligible to work in the UK Why work with Evolve? Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming neurodevelopmental care across the UK. At Evolve, we offer: • A values-led culture where clinical excellence, compassion, and staff wellbeing come first., • Continued professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice to support the ongoing development of your clinical skills., • Competitive salary based on experience, with annual salary reviews and pension contributions., • Generous leave entitlement, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays - and a day off for your birthday., • Private healthcare to support your physical and mental health., • A company laptop and on-call IT support to enable seamless remote working., • Opportunities to contribute beyond clinical work through the Evolve Skills & Research Academy, including training and research., • Company events, • Access to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team passionate about improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and their families.

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