Tired of NHS waiting lists and not having enough time with the young people who need you most? This is a genuine opportunity to practice OT the way you trained to — with a guaranteed school placement and the freedom to build your private caseload alongside it.
Job Summary
Based in Herefordshire, you will work 2 confirmed days per week within a specialist independent school for young people aged 11–19 with autism and associated needs, with the opportunity to take on additional private work — including functional assessments, EHCP/IDP provisions and medico-legal reports in your local area.
Why OTs love working with us
In private practice with The OT Centre you can:
- Spend the time each young person actually needs — no session caps or arbitrary limits
- Make genuine clinical decisions without service restrictions or waiting list pressure
- Enjoy the security of a guaranteed school placement alongside a flexible private caseload
- Work autonomously while remaining part of a supportive specialist team
- Transition from the NHS with full support from our Clinical Director every step of the way
The school placement
- Specialist independent day school for young people aged 11–19
- Diagnosis include autism, ADHD, learning disabilities associated needs
- School base: Herefordshire.
- Rates £240 per day (7 hours, 30 minute lunch break) — subject to discussion.
Additional private work
- Competitive hourly rate
- You choose the cases you take on — no obligation to accept any offer
- Clinical supervision and support provided
- ICO compliance managed by us
- Travel and Mileage both paid at competitive rate
What you need (Essential)
- HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Substantial experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities
- Experience with autism, neurodivergence and associated needs
- Experience with EHCP/IDPs and school-based practice
- Full UK driving licence and own vehicle
- Based within commutable distance of Herefordshire — Worcester, Gloucester, Cheltenham or surrounding areas
Also welcomed (not essential)
- Sensory Integration training at Level 2 or above
- Medico-legal reporting experience (not Expert Witness)
- Existing private practice experience
Pay: From £240.00 per day
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worcester, Worcestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What are your primary specialisms / skills i.e. Neurodivergence support, L&D work, Sensory Integration etc.
Licence/Certification:
- HCPC Registration as an OT (required)
Work Location: In person
