Autism Specialist Occupational Therapist
| Job Title(s): | Occupational Therapist |
| Ref No. | 411 |
| Location(s): | Hope Lodge School, Southampton |
| Full/Part Time: | 30 hours per week |
| Salary Scale: | £25,528 to £34,189 per annum pro rata |
| Closing Date: | 27th January 2012 |
| Interview Date(s): | tbc |
Brief Job Description:
This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist to work collaboratively with the teaching and residential staff and build on our experience of close working relationships with therapists. The position is 30 hours per week on a 52 week per year contract which is on a permanent basis.
The scope of the work is to co-ordinate and provide an Occupational Therapy service to students as part of the Specialist Support Team at Hope Lodge School run by Hampshire Autistic Society, to liaise with other key professionals and to facilitate multi-disciplinary, multi-agency working and by doing so ensure a comprehensive seamless service. The therapist will also encourage and enable children and Society staff to be involved in decisions about their support and treatment.
The Therapists knowledge of working in autism and across a broad age range would be considered and additional training would be offered to the successful candidate if appropriate. Applicants must be registered with the Health Professions Council. Recognising the need for CPD, a comprehensive package of clinical support and supervision will be provided from the Local NHS Trust. This will supplement the Society’s internal programme of induction and skill development.
Job Description & Person Specification
You may download the detailed job description and person specification below.
If you are interested in finding out more about the position please contact:
Tracy Rogers
Human Resources
Hampshire Autistic Society
1634 Parkway
Solent Business Park
Whiteley
Fareham
Hampshire
PO15 7AH
Tel: 01489 560595
Email: tracy.rogers@has.org.uk
You may apply for this job by downloading our application form here
Once you have completed your application form, please send it to Tracy Rogers at the address above.
To ensure that the Society’s charitable funds are used wisely, we will only be able to respond to applicants who have been shortlisted. This means that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date then you have not been successful on this occasion.
The Society offers a competitive salary package, good holiday entitlement and a role
within an innovative and rewarding setting.
CRB and Home Office checks will be required.
“Working towards equal opportunities”
Charity Reg No: 288141.
