Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Occupational TherapistPlease make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Location:Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JNSalary: 35,521 to 42,150 (FTE 41,350 - 49,067) dependant on experienceHours: 40 hours per week Term time onlyWe are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs based in Pilning!The Role:As an Occupational Therapist, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the therapy service based in the School. You will provide a high standard of occupational therapy assessment and intervention to children and young people, including advice and training to relevant parents, carers and professionals in line with proposed treatment plans.You will work autonomously and manage a caseload of children with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions, sensory needs and attachment difficulties that are placed within the specialist education setting.Key duties:Be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of your own work including the management of young people in your careUndertake autonomous assessment of children with a wide range of additional needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, sensory and attachment difficulties within the setting a specialist residentialAnalyse and interpret assessments to recommend and deliver the best course of intervention for each childSupport individual development and care plans and assist individuals in accordance with their needs and wishes, particularly their activities of daily living, self-care, productivity and leisureFormulate, evaluate and review individualised occupational therapy treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment options to formulate a specialised programme ofDemonstrate sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence-basedSuccessful candidate qualities:Qualifications:A recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).Member of RCOTExperience:Previous experience in an occupational therapy roleExperience of Multi-disciplinary team and multi-agency workingKnowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of children by advanced clinical reasoningKnowledge of the management of children who have autistic spectrum conditions, sensory needs and attachment difficulties, including evidence based strategies.Experience of using sensory strategies to support children and young people.Benefits: Full training and continued supportOpportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!Free lunch during your working dayPerkbox subscriptionLife assurance and Enhanced pension scheme (from October)Car lease schemeBike to work scheme?Free parking? xjdpvnf Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

Created: 2026-03-17