Specialist Occupational Therapist

Up to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Role Status :

Part time or full time

Closing Date :

30 Sep 2026

bMindful Psychology are currently recruiting a Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team, supporting children and young people across the North West.

This role is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with experience in CAMHS, neurodevelopmental presentations and sensory processing who is passionate about delivering high-quality assessments, interventions and recommendations that make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

bMindful Psychology is looking for an experienced Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our growing multidisciplinary team, with a particular focus on CAMHS, neurodevelopmental and sensory Occupational Therapy.

We are experiencing increasing demand for specialist OT assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural, developmental and sensory needs. We are therefore looking for an OT who can bring strong clinical expertise in this area and help us expand our capacity to support children, families, schools and care teams.

You will work with children and young people across a range of settings, including education, residential care, family and community environments, working alongside psychologists, psychotherapists, SaLTs, other OTs and wider professionals. You will undertake specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and develop evidence-based recommendations and intervention plans that help children and young people participate more successfully in everyday life. The role will have a particular focus on sensory processing and regulation, alongside the wider functional impact of neurodevelopmental, emotional and mental health needs.

• Completing comprehensive Occupational Therapy and functional assessments for children and young people with complex or multiple needs.
• Undertaking specialist sensory assessments, developing sensory profiles and identifying the impact of sensory processing differences on regulation, participation, learning and everyday functioning.
• Working with children and young people presenting with autism, ADHD, developmental differences, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and complex mental health needs.
• Developing practical, individualised sensory strategies and intervention plans.
• Providing recommendations for home, education, residential and community settings.
• Supporting children and young people with areas including self-regulation, independence, daily living skills, participation, motor skills and environmental adaptation.
• Producing clear, high-quality assessment reports and recommendations for families, schools, care teams and referring professionals.
• Delivering individual and, where appropriate, group-based OT interventions.
• Providing consultation, advice and guidance to parents, carers, teachers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contributing to MDT discussions, clinical reviews and care planning.
• Working collaboratively with psychologists, psychotherapists, SaLTs, education professionals and social care colleagues to provide integrated support.

• BSc, MSc or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience working therapeutically with children and young people.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex developmental, emotional or mental health needs.
• Experience assessing and supporting sensory processing and regulation needs.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Previous experience within CAMHS or a specialist neurodevelopmental service is desirable.
• Postgraduate training or substantial experience in…