Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Location & Travel
As you will 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.
Benefits
* 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 & electronics, gym membership and more
* discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
* well‑being support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more
* staff networks and support group
We’re Always on the Lookout
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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gemma Cartwright Job title: Consultant Practitioner in Neurodiversity Email address: gemma.cartwright@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
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