Children and Young 's Neurodevelopmental Occupational Therapist

Vacancy at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Coventry and Warwickshire has a well-established and dynamic service for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention. As part of the team you will provide Occupational Therapy (OT) assessment and intervention for children and young people who may be autistic, have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Developmental Dyspraxia.

You will provide a holistic approach to working with their cognitive, motor, sensory, emotional and mental health needs to support their daily function and well being.

• Provide OT assessment and intervention for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Support the child/young person and their close contacts to understand their neurodivergence, its impact on daily occupations and the support needed to thrive.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multiagency team in community settings such as schools, clinics and family homes.
• Deliver advice through consultation to other professionals and improve awareness and support for neurodivergent children across the children's directorate.
• Attend wider multidisciplinary forums to support case discussions and formulation from an OT perspective.
• Provide supervision of OT Assistants and student placements within the team.
• Support children and young people with multiple diagnoses, addressing barriers to accessing school and other services.

Motivated OT with a keen interest and experience in working with children and young people who are autistic, have ADHD or Developmental Dyspraxia. A good understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions, sensory integration and mental health is essential.

Travel across a wide geographical area of Coventry & Warwickshire requires a car/driver or suitable alternative transport; public transport is unlikely to meet this requirement.

• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more.
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes.
• Wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more.
• Staff networks and support group.

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

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