Senior OT: Autism Care & Complex Needs Lead

Bsmhft; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; 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) in Birmingham. You will provide specialist OT assessments and interventions for autistic people with complex needs across inpatient, community and residential settings.

The role focuses on person-centered, evidence-based practices, risk management, discharge planning, and autism-informed practice within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration.
• Autism knowledge and understanding.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist, evidence-based OT assessment and intervention for autistic people with complex needs.
• Undertake sensory processing, functional ability, emotional regulation and ADL assessments.
• Contribute to risk assessment, safety planning and complex case management.
• Provide advice to individuals, families, carers and professionals to promote autism-informed practice.
• Support admission avoidance, transition planning and hospital discharge.
• Provide environmental advice and assistive technology considerations across settings.
• Work with AEST and partner organisations to ensure integrated care.
• Supervise and teach junior staff, contributing to workforce development.
• Contribute to service development, audits, research and quality improvement.

Skills

Autism knowledge

Risk assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical reasoning

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

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) in Birmingham. You will provide specialist OT assessments and interventions for autistic people with complex needs across inpatient, community and residential settings.

The role focuses on person-centered, evidence-based practices, risk management, discharge planning, and autism-informed practice within a multidisciplinary team.