Occupational Therapist

Job Title:

Occupational Therapist

Location:

High Peak School

Reports to:

Lead Occupational Therapist

Salary Scale Band 5 £ 32,073 to Band 7 £ 49,387 Actual salary

Hours of work:

Full time

Purpose of the Post

• To be a key member of a skilled clinical team, providing a high quality, evidence based and child centred therapy service.

• To hold a clinical case load and practice clinically, setting priorities and working autonomously

• To influence therapy planning and service development within an allocated area of special responsibility, in line with current research and nationally identified policy.

• To ensure that all practice is in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

• To work with families, carers, educators and appropriate external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to therapeutic support
• To provide training and consultancy to families, High Peak staff and, where appropriate, to staff in other Kedleston Group services.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees

Nature of the Post

High Peak School is a specialist residential and day school for children and young people aged 7 to 19 years. Its specialist multi-disciplinary team support all of its young people living with social emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism (ASC), communication and sensory difficulties, attachment difficulties, childhood trauma and moderate learning difficulties (MLD) towards excellent outcomes in preparing for adulthood.

The attachment aware and trauma informed school supports young people who have suffered adverse childhood experiences. In its newly designed EBSNA specific provision, RAISE, the environment and teaching approaches are also tailored to ensure children who struggle to access school can thrive.

The post holder will be a member of the High Peak School, working within both its residential and day school provision. They may also be required to work with the Lead Occupational Therapist in the development of a consultancy/outreach service to a small number of other schools and residences within the Kedleston Group.

The main duties will be carried out whilst working Monday to Friday 08.30 – 16.30. This is a 52 week contract whilst working term time only you will have 6 weeks paid annual leave.

The post holder will manage their own caseload and be expected to work flexibly, providing occupational therapy services to pupils according to clinical need and in close liaison with the school’s highly specialist clinical team. They will also be expected to actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, staff meetings, supervision, training and annual appraisals.

All staff are expected to work in a flexible way and additional tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken, depending on clinical need.

As part of the Kedleston Group staff team, the post holder will be expected to participate in the life of the school and support the ethos of the Group and High Peak School. In respect of the general responsibilities as an employee, the post holder will be required to:

• Promote a positive image of the school and the Group at all times.
• Be aware of and follow the relevant policies, procedures and legislation at all times.
• Co-operate with all Kedleston Group staff in maintaining harmonious interpersonal relations.
• Perform any duties as may reasonably be required by the Kedleston Group or as requested by the post holder’s line manager and other senior managers.

• Service Development