Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist – Autism

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist – Autism Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our innovative Children’s Neurodevelopmental Service at Hywel Dda University Health Board. This role is pivotal in providing diagnostic assessments and time-limited support for autistic children and young people across our health board. Our team is small, friendly, and multidisciplinary, united by a vision to enhance outcomes for autistic children, young people, and their families.

Main Responsibilities

• Function as an autonomous Practitioner within the Neurodevelopmental service, performing skilled diagnostic assessments and offering post-diagnostic interventions.
• Manage a caseload that includes children and young people facing complex developmental, behavioral, and communication challenges, along with mental health issues.
• Plan, organize, and deliver specialized occupational therapy services within the Children’s Neurodevelopmental Service.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader and Clinical Lead to ensure effective, evidence-based service delivery and evaluation using outcome measures.
• Assist the Health Board Lead for ASD in implementing and monitoring National and Local Policies, including NICE guidelines.
• Contribute to the creation of training materials and lead specialist training or educational workshops on Autism and Neurodiversity.
• Engage with other Occupational Therapy Departments within the organization.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy and current HCPC Registration.
• A Master’s level qualification in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• In-depth knowledge of Autism and the needs of children and young people.
• Specialist knowledge of various assessment tools relevant to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Understanding of legislation related to Mental Health, trauma, Autism, and Learning Disabilities across health, social care, and education.
• Familiarity with strategic direction and legislation regarding Autism at local and national levels.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines.
• Significant experience in children’s services, particularly with individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
• Clinical experience in providing occupational therapy assessments and interventions for autistic children and young people.
• Experience supervising staff and collaborating across agencies, providing consultation and support to professionals.
• Ability to travel between sites promptly and a flexible approach to service delivery.

Benefits

• Attractive salary between £50,129 and £57,365 per annum, with pro-rata options for part-time roles.
• Permanent employment with full-time and part-time working patterns available.
• Support for bilingualism, including opportunities for Welsh language training.
• Join a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.

We welcome applications from individuals requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications.

For more information, please contact Ruth Holstead, Team Lead for the Children’s Neurodevelopmental Service, at [email protected] or call 01267283077.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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