Children and Young People's Neurodevelopmental Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 17 January 2026.
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 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.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated OT with a keen interest and experience in working with this population. The main responsibility will be to support the child/young person and those close to them to understand their neurodivergence, what it means to them, the impact on their participation in daily occupations and the support that could help them to thrive.
You will be required to work autonomously and alongside other health and education staff as part of a multidisciplinary and multiagency team. This is a dynamic role where you will be working within community settings such as schools, clinics and family homes.
We have a strong commitment to clinical supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and offer a supportive and proactive environment. You will be part of a well established, multi-disciplinary neurodevelopmental team including Psychology, Paediatrics, Speech and language Therapy, Psychiatry, Nursery Nursing and Occupational Therapy. Student placements are an expectation of the role as well as supervision of OT Assistants within the team.
As travel across a wide geographical area of Coventry & Warwickshire being a car owner/driver, or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job is essential (It is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement.)
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
* 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.
Job responsibilities
As part of the neurodevelopmental service you will support children and young people who have multiple diagnoses. They may have additional social and emotional/mental health needs and may have been unable to access school and/or other services due to the many barriers they face. As a specialist neurodevelopmental OT you will use core skills and knowledge to provide a holistic approach to support their engagement and participation in activities that are both meaningful and purposeful to them.
You will be required to provide advice through consultation to other professionals, to improve awareness and support for neurodivergent children across the children's directorate. You will attend wider multi‑disciplinary forums to support case discussions and formulation from an OT perspective.
Having a good understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as sensory integration and mental health will provide a strong foundation for you in this role. There will be opportunities for developing competencies and furthering knowledge through internal training, supervision as well as external training as required.
You will work as part of a smaller OT team (3 OT's and 2 OTA's), supported by a Consultant Practitioner in Neurodiversity across both Coventry and Warwickshire.
Qualifications
* Occupational Therapy degree or equivalent
Knowledge
* Excellent organisational skills
* Able to identify when to seek support
* Demonstrates ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor
* Experience of delegating work and supervising others
* Knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders
* Previous relevant experience working with children or adults with neurodevelopmental disorders.
* Considerable experience as a qualified occupational therapist
* Clinical experience in the areas of mental and/or physical health including sensory processing difficulties.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
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