Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - Autism

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ty Gwili Town Carmarthen Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum (pro rata if part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/11/2026

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We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our innovative and forward-thinking Children's Neurodevelopmental Service.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing diagnostic assessment and time-limited support for autistic children and young people across Hywel Dda University Health Board.

Our Neurodevelopmental Service is a small, friendly, and supportive multidisciplinary team comprising dedicated professionals who share a common vision of improving outcomes for autistic children, young people, and their families.

The ideal candidate will:

- Demonstrate a strong interest in autism and neurodivergence.

- Have experience of collaborative and multidisciplinary working.

- Be committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.

- Possess excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

- Thrive in a busy environment and be able to manage competing demands effectively.

- Show enthusiasm for developing specialist knowledge and skills within neurodevelopmental services.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate team committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering meaningful support to neurodivergent children and young people across West Wales.

The post holder will work as an autonomous Practitioner within the Neurodevelopmental service undertaking skilled diagnostic assessments,
time limited post diagnostic interventions and discharge management of children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. They will
manage a caseload that includes complex developmental, behavioural and communication disorders, mental health issues and transition from
children’s services.

The post holder will be responsible for planning, organising, and implementing highly specialist occupational therapy provision within the Children’s Neurodevelopmental Service, working closely with the Team Leader and Clinical Lead to ensure effective, evidence-based service delivery and evaluation using outcome measures. The post-holder will support the Health Board Lead for ASD in the implementation and monitoring of National and Local Policies, including NICE and other good practice documents and contribute to the development of training/educational material and delivery of specialist training or educational workshops relating to Autism and…