Lead Clinician Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist (Epsom)

Overview

Lead Clinician Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist – Skylarks School, Surrey (KT18 7LR). Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term-time options or flexibility around a full-time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances.Responsibilities

Lead and manage the in-house Clinical Team at Skylarks School, working with the SLT and Regional Clinical Lead.Provide a therapy caseload and deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for pupils with complex needs (autism, neurodivergence, developmental trauma, SEMH).Coordinate line management of onsite clinical team members and contribute to service development of the school-based clinical service.Collaborate with education teams to meet EHCP-based needs and utilise OFG group-wide clinical practices.Maintain a person-centred, safeguarding-focused approach and support pupils to flourish and gain independence.Essential Criteria

Recognised degree in Occupational TherapyCurrent professional registration and membership (e.g., BPS)Experience with autistic individuals and/or complex needsClear and concise clinical and research reportingExperience providing supervision and supporting a therapy teamAbility to work independently and adapt within a growing clinical serviceExperience of multi-professional collaboration; driving service developmentFull UK driving licence and access to own vehicleLocation

Skylarks School, Surrey KT18 7LR. Skylarks School forms part of our Options Autism brand.Salary and Hours

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 dependent on experienceHours: 37.5 per week, Monday to FridayContract: Permanent (term-time or flexible around a full-time contract can be discussed)Benefits

Life AssurancePension with enhanced contributionsWellbeing support and health checksFlexible benefits including 80% pay for 80% hours option (probation applies)Family Growth Support (maternity/paternity leave and fertility support)Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits; discounts; Cycle to Work; Electric Car PurchaseWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding checks as part of the recruitment ..... full job details .....