Senior Occupational Therapist

• Provide specialist, evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for autistic people with complex needs, including co-existing mental health and/or learning disabilities.
• Undertake OT assessments of sensory processing, functional ability, emotional regulation, activities of daily living and occupational needs, developing person-centred interventions to promote wellbeing, independence and meaningful activity.
• Contribute to risk assessment, safety planning, positive risk-taking and complex case management.

• Provide specialist, evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention for autistic people with complex needs, including co-existing mental health and/or learning disabilities.
• Undertake OT assessments of sensory processing, functional ability, emotional regulation, activities of daily living and occupational needs, developing person-centred interventions to promote wellbeing, independence and meaningful activity.
• Contribute to risk assessment, safety planning, positive risk-taking and complex case management.
• Provide specialist advice, coaching and consultation to individuals, families, carers and professionals to promote autism-informed practice.
• Support admission avoidance, transition planning and hospital discharge, working collaboratively to reduce barriers and improve outcomes.
• Provide advice on environmental adaptations, assistive technology, equipment and reasonable adjustments across inpatient, residential and community settings.
• Work collaboratively within the AEST, wider MDTs and partner organisations to ensure coordinated, integrated care.
• Provide clinical guidance, supervision and teaching to junior staff and students, contributing to workforce development.
• Contribute to service development, audit, research, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Maintain professional standards, including HCPC registration, clinical governance, safeguarding, accurate documentation and CPD.
• Work flexibly across community, inpatient and residential settings, including travel between locations as required.

Essential

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Relevant clinical experience and autonomous caseload management
• Relevant knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention
• Ability to Risk assess and manage complex cases.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary and/or multi-agency teams.
• Understanding autism/neurodiversity and the ability to transfer clinical skills to this area.

Desirable

• Specialist autism/neurodevelopmental service experience.
• Sensory assessment/intervention experience
• Experience supporting students/junior staff
• Service development/student or quality improvement experience
• Relevant post-graduate autism/neurodevelopmental training