Band 7 Locum Community Senior Occupational Therapist

Job Title: Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Neurodiversity Lead (Band 7)

Area: South London NHS

Salary: £negotiable

Job Type: Locum

Contract Length: 12 weeks (ongoing potential)

Service: Paediatric Occupational Therapy – Neurodiversity

Job Details:

• Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist required to take a Neurodiversity Lead role.
• Lead the development and implementation of high-quality OT services for neurodivergent children and young people.
• Provide specialist clinical expertise for children with Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental differences.
• Deliver advanced occupational therapy assessments and interventions for children with complex and multiple needs.
• Act as a key clinical resource, providing advice and guidance to multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Support and upskill healthcare professionals and partner organisations in best practice for neurodiversity.
• Undertake Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) in line with statutory requirements.
• Work across health and social care settings as part of an integrated service.
• Carry out community-based work including home, nursery and other settings, often working autonomously.
• Ensure interventions are culturally sensitive and tailored to the needs of diverse populations.

Skills / Experience:

• HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
• Significant experience in paediatric occupational therapy.
• Specialist knowledge of neurodiversity including Autism and ADHD.
• Experience completing EHC needs assessments.
• Experience working across community, health and social care settings.
• Ability to lead, develop services and support workforce development.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Ability to work independently in community settings.

Code: U. 017003.B19909