J800010527

Occupational Therapist Band 6

Salary: £47,951 - £56,863

Location: South West London (Wandsworth)

Hours: Full Time

Client Group – Autism Education Services 

(SEND Experience & Supervising Band 5’s)

Our client has fantastic permanent Occupational Therapist vacancies in Wandsworth in South West London.

The client is an expert in delivering autism education services from pre-school to 25. Client is a non-profit organisation, driving change in the world of autism education to ensure autistic children and young adults access an education which empowers a life full of choice.

Key accountabilities

• Accountable for clinical assessment, intervention planning and therapy outcomes.

• Accountable for integrating therapy strategies into daily classroom delivery and supporting staff to implement approaches.

• Accountable for high-quality clinical records, reports and professional compliance.

• Accountable for contribution to annual reviews/transitions as required. Accountable for safeguarding and risk awareness in practice.

Main Responsibilities

• Delivery / practice: Deliver individual and group therapy; coach staff on strategies; support focused provision.

• Outcomes / planning: Assess needs; develop therapy programmes; provide recommendations and reports; support transitions.

• Collaboration / transdisciplinary working: Attend meetings; work with teachers and BAs; contribute to shared planning.

• Leadership / supervision: Band 6/7 roles may supervise junior staff and therapy assistants as required.

• Quality assurance / documentation: Maintain records; contribute to audits/service development.

• Safeguarding / compliance: Follow safeguarding and health and safety requirements, risks via Class Lead and clinical escalation route.

• Maintain CPD and supervision requirements (role dependent).

• Progression: Band 5 to Band 6 to Band 7 via competence, caseload complexity, supervision contribution, and leadership in service development. 

• Can make clinical decisions within scope and professional standards; can recommend adjustments to class practice; escalates operational barriers and risks via Class Lead and clinical escalation route.

• Maintain CPD and supervision requirements (role dependent).

• Progression: Band 6 to Band 7 via competence, caseload complexity, supervision contribution, and leadership in service development.

To Qualify

• Recognised OT / qualification 

• HCPC registration 

• SEND Experience

• Able to supervise Band 5’s

• Experience with autistic learners. Strong assessment and communication skills.

• Experience working with autistic children and young people Experience of using

• Formal and informal assessment tools Experience of working in an interdisciplinary team

Client Offers

• Pension scheme

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Season ticket loan

• Bicycle loan

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• Professional Membership fees

• Onsite counsellor

To apply please contact parul.patel@tpgplc.com