Vacancy for Occupational Therapist and Service Development Lead
WMSLT is a thriving independent practice working within educational settings in Birmingham and surrounding areas. We are a team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Senior Therapy Assistants and admin support, providing bespoke therapy services to mainstream and specialist primary, secondary and higher education settings.
Due to high service demands, we are currently recruiting to our Occupational Therapy team at WMSLT. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our friendly and collaborative school-based service, supporting children and young people across a variety of educational settings.
The successful candidate will have experience working with children and young people within paediatric and school environments, including supporting students with a range of neurodiverse conditions that impact motor coordination, sensory processing, and developmental skills.
Join Our Thriving Independent Practice
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reflective OT who is excited to grow their leadership skills and contribute to ongoing service development. You will have weekly protected time to focus on this work. Alongside the Management Team, you will:
· Help shape OT frameworks, pathways and guidance for school‑based delivery
· Promote high‑quality, neurodiversity‑affirming practice across varied educational settings
· Support the ongoing development of universal, targeted and specialist OT provision within our educational settings
· Contribute to our growing in-person and on-line school training offer
· Provide supervision, peer support and opportunities for joint working
· Play an active role in service planning and developing team CPD schedules
Our team works across multiple school settings throughout the week; therefore, this role requires adaptability and a willingness to travel to meet the needs of the service.
At WMSLT we offer:
A supportive, friendly team environment with regular supervision and peer support
In-house CPD opportunities and access to additional training aligned with your personal development goals
Opportunities to develop and deliver services using a universal, targeted, and specialist model
Joint working with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues, Therapy Assistants, and Occupational Therapy students
Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth (including option for clinical lead positions)
Apply Now and Forge Your Path with WMSLT!
Term time only, full time salary £50,682 (part time will be considered)
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a practice where your work truly matters. Ready to step into a role where your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is guaranteed?
Apply by: This position will remain open until an appropriate candidate has been successfully appointed.
If you’re passionate about helping children and young people reach their potential through meaningful participation and independence, we’d love to hear from you. Find detailed job description and application form below, or contact us at office@wmspeechtherapy.co.uk.
Alternatively, call Lyndsay (OT Service Manager) 07961434807 for an informal chat.