Job summary Exciting Opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist Join the Dynamic MindSenseAbility Team SPECIALIST OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (Band 6 or 7 depending on experience) Are you an enthusiastic, flexible, and committed Specialist Occupational Therapist ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? MindSenseAbility (MSA) is offering an incredible opportunity to join our team in the stunning New Forest, where we transform the lives of young people (up to the age of 25) with autism, developmental trauma, and mental health challenges. MindSenseAbility is a cutting-edge therapeutic service which combines therapy, education, and mental health into one seamless program, tailored to each young person and their family. Our Occupational Therapy team uses Ayres Sensory Integration and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy informed approaches to meet their needs, delivering interventions across our centre, schools, homes, and the community. Main duties of the job Exciting news we are expanding Starting Autumn 2025, we'll offer Occupational Therapy at East Street Farm School, an innovative independent specialist school dedicated to providing exceptional care and education for young people with autism, developmental trauma, and mental health challenges. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant team. With at least two years experience in autism, learning disabilities, or mental health, and HCPC registration, you'll deliver specialist assessments and interventions, including Ayres Sensory Integration, working with families and a multidisciplinary team to create life-changing outcomes. This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) post pro rata 41 weeks (term time plus two weeks) annually. Part time hours will be considered. Salary is negotiable, dependent on experience, FTE range £37,338-£52,809 (Equivalent to NHS Bands 6-7). About us What We Offer A Collaborative, Supportive Team Work with passionate professionals across Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Teaching, and Outreach creating an environment full of learning, development, and professional growth. Clinical supervision and professional development Receive guidance in line with RCOT and HCPC standards, alongside internal and external professional development opportunities. A supportive work environment Enjoy the backing of an experienced administrative team and a strong network of colleagues, ensuring you can focus on what matters most delivering high quality child centred care. Additional Benefits : Access to a Pension Scheme. Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year Equivalent to NHS Bands 6-7 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Term time hours Reference number E0175-25-0001 Job locations Beck Farm Studios St Leonards Road Sowley Lymington Hampshire SO41 5SR Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached MindSenseAbility job description for the position of Specialist Occupational Therapist Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached MindSenseAbility job description for the position of Specialist Occupational Therapist Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy Registered member of HCPC Full driving license and access to own vehicle. Views and beliefs that are compatible with the aims and mission of MSA Enthusiasm to work with young people to encourage learning and independence Desirable Professional qualification (Advanced Practitioner) in Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy that allows for assessment, interpretation, design and delivery of sensory integration therapy Experience Essential An overview/understanding of all therapy strands undertaken at MSA i.e. Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology. Experience or a demonstrated understanding of individuals with learning difficulties and/or other physical disabilities, including neuro-diverse conditions, trauma and attachment needs Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an education environment Desirable Knowledge of prioritisation processes and procedures Understanding of Health and Safety in a learning environment Experience of multi-disciplinary Team assessment and working Skills and Experience Essential Ability to work within a framework of reflective practice and supervision (clinical) Able to complete delegated clinical tasks using own initiative and judgments Good skills in managing own time, prioritising tasks and working independently Effective communication skills both verbal and written, and ability to adapt communication to meet needs of communication partner. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and requirements of the young people Experience of facilitating initial therapy assessments to create a program of therapy/ treatment Efficient and dependable working practices IT literate with a working knowledge of MS office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to create reports to communicate a range of objectives and information with a diverse audience and to be able to write fluently and accurately Recent experience of delivering programmes of treatments to people and children with complex needs, mental health, learning disabilities and autism Desirable Experience of working in education, mental health and/or children's services. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy Registered member of HCPC Full driving license and access to own vehicle. Views and beliefs that are compatible with the aims and mission of MSA Enthusiasm to work with young people to encourage learning and independence Desirable Professional qualification (Advanced Practitioner) in Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy that allows for assessment, interpretation, design and delivery of sensory integration therapy Experience Essential An overview/understanding of all therapy strands undertaken at MSA i.e. Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology. Experience or a demonstrated understanding of individuals with learning difficulties and/or other physical disabilities, including neuro-diverse conditions, trauma and attachment needs Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an education environment Desirable Knowledge of prioritisation processes and procedures Understanding of Health and Safety in a learning environment Experience of multi-disciplinary Team assessment and working Skills and Experience Essential Ability to work within a framework of reflective practice and supervision (clinical) Able to complete delegated clinical tasks using own initiative and judgments Good skills in managing own time, prioritising tasks and working independently Effective communication skills both verbal and written, and ability to adapt communication to meet needs of communication partner. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and requirements of the young people Experience of facilitating initial therapy assessments to create a program of therapy/ treatment Efficient and dependable working practices IT literate with a working knowledge of MS office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to create reports to communicate a range of objectives and information with a diverse audience and to be able to write fluently and accurately Recent experience of delivering programmes of treatments to people and children with complex needs, mental health, learning disabilities and autism Desirable Experience of working in education, mental health and/or children's services. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name MindSenseAbility Address Beck Farm Studios St Leonards Road Sowley Lymington Hampshire SO41 5SR Employer's website http://www.mindsenseability.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)