Occupational Therapist - Exeter

RGH-Global Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Occupational Therapist in Exeter to conduct vital assessments for children suspected of having autism and/or ADHD. The role is hybrid or remote, giving flexibility to candidates while requiring travel to Exeter for assessments. Ideal candidates are HCPC registered and experienced in neurodevelopmental assessments.

Benefits

Pension

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Full ongoing training and clinical supervision

Additional qualifications in relevant areas

Birthday day off / day in lieu

Company benefits and discounts

Company events

Ongoing training and CPD

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments with children and young people.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and assessment tools for autism and ADHD.
• Clinical supervision is integral to the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for suspected autism and/or ADHD.
• Write assessment reports in a timely and professional manner.
• Support and supervise junior staff members as needed.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Experience in report writing

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

About the job Occupational Therapist - Exeter

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: Exeter (Remote/Hybrid)

Role: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £85,000 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 provide high-quality services to clients across the UK and Ireland, including neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children as well as expert witness assessments for the courts and parole boards, assessments in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, and medico-legal cases. They have a proven track record of providing high quality assessments and delivering on NHS contracts.

The Role:This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service, providing invaluable assessments to families and adults. This is a hybrid or remote role for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and/or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and GP referral.
Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely. Both remote and hybrid roles are available to attract candidates with differing levels of experience and geographical locations- including senior roles.
For hybrid roles the candidate must be able to travel to the Exeter base. The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/or ADHD using established diagnostic tools.
Assessments of mental health conditions may also be required.
Assessments are undertaken on behalf of the NHS via GP referral. The clinician is also responsible for writing up assessment reports in a timely and professional manner, as well as providing appropriate recommendations and interventions. Additionally, the clinician may be involved in supervising and supporting junior staff members depending on experience.

Qualifications:

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Must be eligible to work in UK.
• Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/ specialist developmental assessments with children and young people.
• Experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for autism and ADHD.
• Knowledge of differential diagnosis.
• Ideally ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in report writing and record keeping.
• Additional qualifications in relevant areas of autism and/ or ADHD.
• Clinical Supervision integral to the role.
• Pension.
• Generous Annual Leave allowance.
• Full ongoing training and clinical supervision.
• Birthday day of/ day in lieu.
• Company benefits and discounts.
• Company events.
• Ongoing training and CPD.
• Clinical Supervision integral to the role.