Specialist Occupational Therapist

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a Bank Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Specialist Children and Young People's Services in Newham. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking ASD diagnostic assessments and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Experience in ASD diagnostics is essential. This is a BANK position with flexible shifts, and the role emphasizes the importance of cultural and socioeconomic diversity in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in ASD diagnostic assessments.
• Ability to work autonomously in a clinical setting.
• Cultural competency in providing services to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ASD assessments in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for patient care pathways.
• Deliver ADOS assessments as part of diagnostics.

Skills

ASD diagnostics

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Communication with parents and professionals

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank OT to join the Specialist Children and Young People's Services (SCYPS) in Newham to undertake ASD diagnostic assessments. This post sits within the Child Development Service, working in the CHAND (CHildren with Autism in Newham Diagnosis) team. The successful candidate will already be experienced in ASD diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake ASD assessment working in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with nursing, GP’s, paediatricians and other professionals to develop patient care pathways.
• Work within the Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Team to provide specialist assessment and diagnostic service.
• Deliver ADOS assessments as part of the diagnostic process.
• Provide advice to parents and professionals on creating supportive communication environments.
• Manage a clinical caseload independently and work autonomously.
• Provide services that consider cultural, socioeconomic and ethnic diversity.
• Support more junior staff and write reports following diagnostic assessments to departmental standards.

Working for our Organisation

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion within the workforce, recognising the importance of cultural, socioeconomic and ethnic diversity in providing high‑quality care.

Bank Position Details

This is a BANK opportunity. Shift availability is demand‑dependent. There is no guarantee of a minimum number of hours. As this is a Bank position the successful candidate(s) will already be experienced in ASD diagnostics.