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Specialist Occupational Therapist

The Cambian Group

Hartlebury, DY11 7TE

Salary

£302,400

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 September 2026

4 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you'll work with a team to help young people with autism and learning disabilities. You'll do assessments, create plans, and work with teachers to make the school environment more supportive. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children and young people, and is passionate about occupational therapy.

What you'll need

  • You'll need experience working with young people with autism and learning disabilities.
  • You'll need a degree or postgraduate diploma in Occupational Therapy.
  • You'll need to be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
  • You'll need strong communication and organisational skills.
  • You'll need to be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.

How to boost your chances

  • Consider volunteering or shadowing an occupational therapist to gain experience.
  • Make sure your CV highlights your experience working with young people with autism and learning disabilities.
  • Prepare to talk about your experience and qualifications in your interview.
  • Research the school and the team you'll be working with to show your interest.
  • Be ready to discuss how you'll contribute to the team and the school's goals.

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Job description

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking f...

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.

The Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Specialist Occupational Therapist.

Cambian New Elizabethan School is a day school that offers outstanding opportunities for boys and girls with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour.

Job Role This is Term time only

You will work alongside a full multidisciplinary team including clinicians, care and Education staff. You will have opportunities to be part of the provision development and contribute to the improvement Occupational Therapy service.

Working autonomously, you will provide quality assessments, reports and needs led interventions for young people and work with the school staff to embed sensory strategies across the environment.

Previous experience in working with ASD and Learning disabilities with children & young people is required and formal qualifications in Sensory Integration is welcomed. Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training is required.

Taking a hands on approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

Candidate Profile We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our friendly team.

Essential

Experience working with ASD client group CAMHS experience preferred A degree or a post graduate diploma in Occupational Therapy Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and RCOT

In return we offer

Clinical Supervision Full support from a multidisciplinary team Developmental Opportunities Internal/external training on new initiatives

You will also learn from some of the most dedicated and inspirational people in our profession.

Note

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care.

All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer

Previous experience in working with ASD and Learning disabilities with children & young people is required and formal qualifications in Sensory Integration is welcomed. Experience in providing supervision, staff consultation and training is required.

Taking a hands on approach it is essential that you will be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills. You must have excellent organisational and time management skills.

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

10 August 2026

Last checked

12 August 2026

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About the employer

TCG
The Cambian Group

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