Occupational Therapist - ASD Assessor

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. This hybrid role focuses on conducting assessments for autism and ADHD in children, utilizing established diagnostic tools. The position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment, providing high-quality psychological care across the UK and Ireland. With a commitment to ongoing training and professional development, this role is ideal for clinicians looking to make a meaningful impact in the field. Join a team that values collaboration and excellence in psychological assessments.

Benefits

Pension

Generous leave

Ongoing training

Company discounts

Events

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with experience in neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Proficient in report writing and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments for children.
• Write reports and provide recommendations based on assessments.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Report writing

Clinical supervision participation

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

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Occupational Therapist - ASD Assessor, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

RGH-Global Limited

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Position: Occupational Therapist - Neurodevelopmental assessments.

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 (Hybrid)

Role: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Start: ASAP

Our client is an award-winning, NHS and HSE approved practice dedicated to providing high-quality psychological care across the UK and Ireland. They offer neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children, as well as expert witness assessments for courts, parole boards, and legal cases.

The Role: This is a hybrid role for qualified clinicians in the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team, focusing on autism and/or ADHD assessments for children referred via NHS Patient choice and GP referral. Some tasks may be performed remotely. The candidate must be able to travel to the Harrogate base. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments with established diagnostic tools, writing reports, providing recommendations, and possibly supervising junior staff.

Qualifications:

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience with diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments in children and young people.
• ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained.
• Teamwork skills.
• Report writing and record keeping experience.
• Participation in clinical supervision.
• Benefits include pension, generous leave, ongoing training, company discounts, events, and CPD opportunities.