Senior Occupational Therapist Neurodiversity Pathway
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Job Summary
We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our innovative, integrated Neurodiversity Team. This is an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about supporting our developing Neurodiversity Pathway model.
Our pathway provides specialist assessment and short‑term intervention for children, young people, and their families where needs relate to neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Tics and Tourette Syndrome.
You’ll be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, working closely with colleagues across pathways and in partnership with local paediatric services, education providers, and other agencies. If you’re motivated, collaborative, and committed to making a meaningful difference for neurodivergent children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Information Regarding Service Changes
We are currently entering into a formal consultation process to move all Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) staff to a single provider. As part of this process, staff currently employed by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust will transfer to Devon Partnership NHS Trust on 01 April 2026. Please note that this may result in some differences in recruitment documentation and processes during this transition period.
Responsibilities
* To conduct high‑quality, specialist assessments to better understand the needs of neurodivergent children and young people.
* To provide good quality evidence‑based, time‑limited interventions to children, young people and their families.
* Offering clinical supervision to the wider team when required, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.
* To provide guidance, advice, and training to colleagues, families, and partner agencies through consultative work. Your expertise will promote a unified and cooperative approach to supporting neurodivergent individuals.
* To maintain informed with the latest research and best practices in the field of neurodiversity.
About Us
At Children and Family Health Devon, we are dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of children and young people across Devon and Torbay. We aim to create an environment where children and young people can thrive and are committed to reducing health inequalities and providing specialised support, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
Our Children and Young People Say
We would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to listen carefully in a non‑patronising and non‑judgemental way. When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and without pressure.
Contact Details
* Employer name: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
* Address: Capital Court, Unit One, Bittern Road, Exeter, EX2 7FW
* Website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
Job Details
* Date posted: 11 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 388‑7619477‑CFHD
* Job location: Capital Court, Unit One, Bittern Road, Exeter, EX2 7FW
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Person Specification
Essential
* HCPC registration Occupational Therapist
* Evidence of post‑qualification training
* Evidence of post‑qualification working with children and young people
Desirable
* Post‑qualification experience working with Y/P with neurodiversity
* Ability to write complex reports
* ADOS/3DI/ ADIR trained
* Evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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