Job summary The Adult ADHD and ASD Service are looking to recruit a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to support the team. The post is full-time and will work across both teams. The post holder, with appropriate supervision, will be responsible for the assessment of needs and diagnostic outcomes for adults diagnosed with ADHD and ASD. The post holder will provide evidence based specialist OT advice, support and interventions to our service users with a diagnosis of ADHD and ASD, in partnership with their partners and carers. As part of a newly developed service, there will also be opportunity to conduct assessments and deliver post-diagnostic interventions to our service users and to design and implement a post diagnostic pathway in partnership to meet their needs. Main duties of the job Under the supervision of the Service Manager be accountable and responsible for a defined clinical caseload of ADHD and ASD service users (using specialist assessment tools) and post-diagnostic intervention. Undertake assessment of client need and signpost appropriately within local services. When required contribute a vocational specific and skills assessment in the multi professional assessment of our adult service users. Plan, organise, administer and supervise treatment with the individual and/or group interventions in collaboration with the client following a diagnosis of ADHD and ASD. To plan, implement and evaluate a wide range of therapeutic interventions ensuring evidence-based practice according to the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines to achieve therapeutic goals. Demonstrate the clear and effective use of outcome measures for all clients to ensure that needs are met / maintained. About us As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care. We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working. We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme". The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 232-CMT-6632545-A Job locations The Bennett Centre Stoke on Trent ST1 4ND Job description Job responsibilities Deliver services in a sensitive, respectful and person centred way adapting systems of communication to meet service users cognitive ability. To have valid professional registration and adhere to professional guidelines and standards and be committed to continuing professional development. Keep abreast of developments in current best practice, trends, issues and research in learning disabilities and related topics in line with the divisional business plan. To take responsibility for own continuous Professional Development and facilitate and encourage CPD for those staff for whom they are responsible. Maintain up to date and accurate individual client records in line with Trust policy using the agreed IT systems to produce high quality reports as appropriate and to maintain the highest standard of care. Job description Job responsibilities Deliver services in a sensitive, respectful and person centred way adapting systems of communication to meet service users cognitive ability. To have valid professional registration and adhere to professional guidelines and standards and be committed to continuing professional development. Keep abreast of developments in current best practice, trends, issues and research in learning disabilities and related topics in line with the divisional business plan. To take responsibility for own continuous Professional Development and facilitate and encourage CPD for those staff for whom they are responsible. Maintain up to date and accurate individual client records in line with Trust policy using the agreed IT systems to produce high quality reports as appropriate and to maintain the highest standard of care. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate professional qualification - Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy Experience Essential Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy Knowledge Essential Understanding of team dynamics and an awareness of how to be an effective member of a multi-professional team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate professional qualification - Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy Experience Essential Knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy Knowledge Essential Understanding of team dynamics and an awareness of how to be an effective member of a multi-professional 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust Address The Bennett Centre Stoke on Trent ST1 4ND Employer's website https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)