Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Hampshire

Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist – Education & Therapy Services Location: Hampshire Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-Time / Full-Time (39 weeks per year) Salary: £39,862 - £47,181 per annum (FTE) | Equivalent to NHS Band 6 (Pro Rata for 39 weeks) Our client, a highly successful and award-winning Specialist Multi Academy Trust, is seeking an experienced Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team in Hampshire. This exciting opportunity involves supporting children and young people aged 4-19 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across a number of specialist education settings. Key Responsibilities: - Provide high-quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people with ASC and SEMH needs. - Develop and deliver specialist, outcome-focused therapy programmes that support pupils' functional independence and wellbeing. - Establish and enhance occupational therapy provision across the Trust's educational settings. - Embed therapeutic strategies within the curriculum and wider school environment. - Deliver training and professional development programmes to staff members. - Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals to provide holistic support. - Provide clinical leadership and contribute to the continued development of therapy services. Requirements: - HCPC registered Occupational Therapist. - Membership with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). - Experience working with children and young people with ASC and/or SEMH needs. - Strong understanding of evidence-based, functional, and outcome-focused practice. - Experience delivering training and working within multidisciplinary teams. - Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills. Why Join Our Client? - Opportunity to work within an award-winning and innovative Specialist Multi Academy Trust. - State-of-the-art facilities across multiple specialist education sites. - Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. - Opportunity to shape and develop occupational therapy services. - Make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. - Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.