Occupational Therapist

Milton Keynes

Part-Time

Immediately

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist Band 7
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £23,477 per annum
Schedule: 2 Days per Week
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP

Are you a compassionate Occupational Therapist who's ready to make a lasting difference in young people's lives?
Join a dedicated and forward-thinking team based in Milton Keynes, where every day offers the opportunity to support and empower young people aged 12-18 within a secure environment.

This is a unique opportunity to provide specialist Occupational Therapy (OT) interventions within the SECURE STAIRS framework, a trauma-informed, psychologically led model focused on the emotional wellbeing and rehabilitation of young people.

The Role
As a Band 7 Occupational Therapist, You'll:

Manage a caseload of young people with complex needs using evidence-based, person-centred approaches
Conduct specialist assessments and deliver tailored OT interventions
Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to plan and implement individual and group-based therapies
Support the development of trauma-informed practice within the secure environment
Provide supervision, leadership, and clinical guidance to junior team members

This role combines hands-on therapy with professional development and offers a chance to be part of an impactful, supportive service built around recovery and rehabilitation.

About You
You Are An HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist with:

Experience supporting children or young people with neurodevelopmental or mental health needs
Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and assessment tools for autism and ADHD
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Experience with sensory integration or neurodevelopmental assessments (Ayres Sensory Integration trained ideal)
Ideally trained in ADOS-2/ADI-R and experienced in secure, hospital, or community settings

Additional Information
This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Applicants must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years, with no more than a 28-day break abroad and no unexplained employment gaps.
The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties as the service evolves.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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