Specialist Children's Occupational Therapist - Neurodiversity Lead
Band:
Band 7 - £30 - equivalant
Location:
Croydon
Duration:
12 Weeks (initial)
Start Date:
ASAP
Working Pattern:
Full Time (Monday - Friday)
Rate:
London Cap - Band 7 (PAYE via Direct Engagement only)
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 Children's Occupational Therapist to take on a Neurodiversity Lead role within a well-established community service.
You will lead on the development and delivery of specialist OT services for children with neurodivergent conditions, including Autism and ADHD, while supporting multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop OT services for children with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, developmental conditions)
Provide specialist assessment and intervention for children with complex needs
Act as a clinical expert and point of advice for OT input across services
Complete Education Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA)
Work across health, education and social care settings
Manage a complex caseload including home, clinic and school environments
Support and upskill staff, parents and external professionals
Lead on service development, audits and clinical governance
Supervise and support junior staff (Band 6 OTs)
Essential Requirements
HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
Significant post-graduate experience within Children's OT
Strong experience working with neurodiverse children (Autism / ADHD)
Experience completing EHCNA reports
Experience working within community and multi-agency settings
Ability to manage complex caseloads independently
Experience supervising junior staff
Desirable
Sensory integration / sensory processing experience
Experience with specialist equipment and adaptations
Leadership or service development experience
Key Skills
Advanced clinical assessment and intervention skills
Strong communication and report writing skills
Ability to work autonomously and within MDTs
Leadership and mentoring capability
Additional Information
Community-based role - travel across Croydon required
Lone working involved
Working with families, schools and multi-agency teams
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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