Senior OT - Neurodevelopmental & Autism Specialist

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its Neurodevelopmental Team within the Inclusion Services. You will assess and support children with neurodivergent conditions in a multidisciplinary setting, using standardised autism assessments and providing clinical leadership to junior colleagues.

You will work across Birmingham, with some assessments conducted virtually, supported by strong supervision and opportunities for CPD.

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration is required.
• Experience with neurodevelopmental conditions and autism assessments is essential.
• Ability to lead and support junior staff and students within a MDT.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision within the Neurodevelopmental Team.
• Assess and support children with neurodivergent conditions within a MDT setting.
• Utilise standardised autism assessments as part of multi-disciplinary work.
• Contribute to audits of clinical practice and service development.

Skills

Neurodevelopmental conditions

Autism assessments

Client-centred practice

Clinical leadership

IT literacy

Education

HCPC registered

Tools

Autism assessment tools

Job description

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its Neurodevelopmental Team within the Inclusion Services. You will assess and support children with neurodivergent conditions in a multidisciplinary setting, using standardised autism assessments and providing clinical leadership to junior colleagues.

You will work across Birmingham, with some assessments conducted virtually, supported by strong supervision and opportunities for CPD.