Occupational Therapist

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a neurodevelopmental service in the North East. This hybrid role combines remote developmental history interviews with on-site clinic observations, delivering diagnostic feedback and high-quality reports.

Requirements include HCPC registration as an OT, 1+ year of relevant neurodevelopmental assessment experience, and familiarity with DSM-5 criteria. ADOS-2/ADI-R experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Occupational Therapist
• Minimum 1 year experience in neurodevelopmental assessments
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism/ADHD
• Experience using ADOS-2 or ADI-R or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of neurodevelopmental assessments
• Complete remote developmental history interviews with parents via Zoom
• Participate in peer MDT diagnostic discussions with senior clinical support
• Deliver clear diagnostic feedback to families
• Produce high-quality clinical reports using smart tools
• Meet service KPIs through caseload management
• Provide clinical supervision where applicable
• Travel to clinic bases for in-person assessments (hybrid role)

Skills

HCPC registered

Autism/ADHD experience

Differential diagnosis knowledge

DSM-5 understanding

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

*PERMANENT* Occupational Therapist - ADHD/Autism/Dyslexia/Dyscalculia Hybrid - On site clinics at NE3 3PF Salary - £30,000 to £56,000 DOE

Description

Service Care Solutions are proud to be recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join a purpose-driven neurodevelopmental service transforming autism and ADHD care across the North East. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to high-quality diagnostic assessments for children and young people. This hybrid role combines remote developmental history interviews with face-to-face structured observations at clinic bases. Through Service Care Solutions, you’ll join an innovative organisation that embraces digital workflows, smart report-writing tools and a custom-built electronic health record system to reduce admin time and maximise clinical impact. Ongoing training, IT support and a collaborative culture ensure you are fully supported at every stage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face structured observations as part of neurodevelopmental assessments
• Complete remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers via Zoom
• Participate in peer MDT diagnostic discussions, with senior clinical support where required
• Deliver clear, compassionate diagnostic feedback to families
• Produce accurate, high-quality clinical reports and formulations using smart tools
• Meet service KPIs through effective caseload management
• Provide clinical supervision (where applicable)
• Travel to clinic bases for in-person assessments (hybrid roles)

  Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year’s professional registration with HCPC HCPC - Occupational Therapist
  • At least 6 months experience conducting autism and/or ADHD diagnostic assessments in adults and/or children
  • Strong understanding of differential diagnosis in neurodevelopmental presentations
  • In-depth knowledge of DSM-5 criteria for autism and ADHD
  • Experience using tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R or equivalent
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

  Why Join Service Care Solutions?

  • £250 Welcome Bonus We are offering a Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of 150 hours (or equivalent) in your new placement.
  • Refer a Friend (Earn up to £750 per Referral) Simply refer your friend. If they get the role, we’ll give you up to £750 per Referral.