Occupational Therapist - Newcastle Upon Tyne

RGH-Global Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice is seeking an Occupational Therapist for neurodevelopmental assessments in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This hybrid role involves conducting diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Benefits include competitive salary, pension, generous annual leave, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Pension

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Full ongoing training and clinical supervision

Birthday day off / day in lieu

Company benefits and discounts

Company events

Ongoing training and CPD

Clinical supervision integral to the role

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience with neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments for autism and ADHD.
• Utilize established diagnostic tools.
• Prepare reports and maintain records.

Skills

Diagnostic assessments

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

HCPC registered Occupational Therapist

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Position: Occupational Therapist - Neurodevelopmental assessments.

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne NE3 (Hybrid)

Role: Permanent full or part time considered

Salary: £45,000 - £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 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.

The Role:
This is a hybrid 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.

The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/or ADHD using established diagnostic tools.

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.

• ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained.

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in report writing and record keeping.

Benefits:

• 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.