Occupational Therapist at Novalis Trust

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Novalis Trust, is a charity that supports children and adults with Neurodevelopmental Difficulties and other learning needs. The Occupational Therapist position works as part of our well-established and friendly team across Cotswold Chine School and William Morris 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.

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. You must be able to demonstrate evidence of core Occupational Therapy skills and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council.

There is an established clinical therapy team at Novalis Trust, which consists of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers and Psychotherapists. There are regular clinical and therapy team meetings to discuss, share and track progress within the individual’s 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.

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 work place 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.

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 and family work.. We offer a supportive working environment and put a significant emphasis on sharing good practice through effective team working.

Responsibilities for this role :

• The role would include occupational therapy assessment, observation and creating therapeutic support plans and goals for the children and young people.
• Advising on specialist equipment needed to include domestic and workplace environmental alterations.
• Developing programmes to help rebuild lost skills and restore confidence.
• Opportunities to work alongside other therapists, to ensure the best outcome for the individual.

Benefits for this role include :

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Novalis Trust is committed to Safeguarding. If shortlisted, you will receive a self-disclosure form to complete and return to us prior to interview. All applications will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity.

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