Job summary
Exciting
Opportunity for a Specialist Occupational Therapist Join the Dynamic
MindSenseAbility Team!
SPECIALIST OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST SENSORY
INTEGRATION (full time)
Are you an enthusiastic, flexible and committed 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, our
new specialist school (East Street Farm), local schools, homes and the
community.
Main duties of the job
Were looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our
vibrant team. With experience in neurodiversity and mental health difficulties,
and HCPC registration. You will 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 £39,959-£56,515 (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.
For
more information or to arrange a visit, contact Clare Willis, Lead
Specialist Mental Health Occupational Therapist, at clare.willis@mindsenseability.co.uk
or 01590 626541.
For application form requests, email recruitment@mindsenseability.co.uk.
Application Timeline
Deadline for Application Requests -1st May
2026
Closing Date for Completed Applications -11th May 2026
Interviews -Thursday
21st May 2026
MindSenseAbility is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced
DBS check and satisfactory references.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for Specialist Occupational Therapist - Sensory Integration (full time)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for Specialist Occupational Therapist - Sensory Integration (full time)
Person Specification
General & Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- An overview/understanding of all therapy strands undertaken at MSA i.e. Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology.
- Experiencing of working with child and adolescent mental health difficulties and neurodiversity
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an education environment
- Knowledge of prioritisation processes and procedures
- Understanding of Health and Safety in a learning environment
Desirable
- Understanding of the needs of students with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities.
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team assessment and working
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
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and requirements of the young people
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written, and ability to adapt communication to meet needs
- 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 (for a diverse audience) and to be able to write fluently and accurately
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and respond to changing needs of students and service users
Desirable
- High level of communication knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience
- Experience of facilitating initial therapy assessments to create a programme of therapy/ treatment
- Recent experience of delivering programmes of treatments to people and children with complex needs, mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and autistm
- Experience of working in education and mental health
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC
- Post Graduate training in Ayres Sensory Integration
- Views and beliefs that are compatible with the aims and mission of MSA
- Enthusiasm to work with young people to encourage learning and independence
- Full driving license and access to own vehicle.
Person Specification
General & Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- An overview/understanding of all therapy strands undertaken at MSA i.e. Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology.
- Experiencing of working with child and adolescent mental health difficulties and neurodiversity
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an education environment
- Knowledge of prioritisation processes and procedures
- Understanding of Health and Safety in a learning environment
Desirable
- Understanding of the needs of students with learning difficulties and/or other disabilities.
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team assessment and working
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
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and requirements of the young people
- Effective communication skills both verbal and written, and ability to adapt communication to meet needs
- 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 (for a diverse audience) and to be able to write fluently and accurately
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and respond to changing needs of students and service users
Desirable
- High level of communication knowledge, underpinned by theory and practical experience
- Experience of facilitating initial therapy assessments to create a programme of therapy/ treatment
- Recent experience of delivering programmes of treatments to people and children with complex needs, mental health difficulties, learning disabilities and autistm
- Experience of working in education and mental health
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC
- Post Graduate training in Ayres Sensory Integration
- Views and beliefs that are compatible with the aims and mission of MSA
- Enthusiasm to work with young people to encourage learning and independence
- Full driving license and access to own vehicle.
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).
