Autism Specialist OT (Band 6) – MDT Impact

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Autism Enhanced Support Team (AEST). You will provide specialist OT assessment, intervention and clinical guidance across inpatient, community and residential settings to autistic people with complex needs.

The role focuses on developing person-centred, evidence-based interventions to promote wellbeing, independence and quality of life, supporting admission avoidance,

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist, evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for autistic people with complex needs, including co-existing mental health and/or learning disabilities.
• Undertake OT assessments of sensory processing, functional ability, emotional regulation, activities of daily living and occupational needs.
• Develop person-centred interventions to promote wellbeing, independence and meaningful activity.
• Contribute to risk assessment, safety planning, positive risk-taking and complex case management.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and consultation to individuals, families, carers and professionals to promote autism-informed practice.
• Support admission avoidance, transition planning and hospital discharge, working with teams to reduce barriers and improve outcomes.
• Provide advice on environmental adaptations, assistive technology, equipment and reasonable adjustments.
• Work collaboratively within the AEST, wider MDTs and partner organisations to ensure coordinated, integrated care.
• Provide clinical guidance, supervision and teaching to junior staff and students, contributing to workforce development.
• Contribute to service development, audit, research, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Work flexibly across community, inpatient and residential settings, including travel between locations as required.

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Autism Enhanced Support Team (AEST). You will provide specialist OT assessment, intervention and clinical guidance across inpatient, community and residential settings to autistic people with complex needs.

The role focuses on developing person-centred, evidence-based interventions to promote wellbeing, independence and quality of life, supporting admission avoidance,