Advanced Occupational Therapist – Autism Pathway Lead

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is recruiting for an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join the Autism Diagnostic Pathway. The post focuses on applying advanced clinical knowledge to assess autism and complex communication needs, leading care pathway development, and delivering training within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves shaping neurodevelopmental pathways, reducing waiting times, and ensuring NICE-guidance alignment while supporting professional growth and supervision for

Qualifications

• Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent.
• Successful completion of additional specialist training relevant to this area.
• Health and Care Professions Council – Licence to Practice.
• Leadership and/or supervisory training.
• Membership of relevant Clinical interest groups.
• Registered as a member of the Royal College Of Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Lead on care pathway development and clinical protocols.
• Deliver specialist training and supervision to colleagues and students.
• Develop and implement NICE‑compliant pathways aligned with the ASC core offer.
• Undertake independent assessment and differential diagnosis within the MDT for children and young people with social communication needs.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical supervision

Autism knowledge

Differential diagnosis

Education

Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree or equivalent

Specialist training in autism pathway

HCPC Licence to Practice

Leadership or supervisory training

Membership of Clinical interest groups

RCOT membership

Tools

ADOS

Job description

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is recruiting for an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join the Autism Diagnostic Pathway. The post focuses on applying advanced clinical knowledge to assess autism and complex communication needs, leading care pathway development, and delivering training within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves shaping neurodevelopmental pathways, reducing waiting times, and ensuring NICE-guidance alignment while supporting professional growth and supervision for