Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Neurodevelopment (ND) Team, focusing on the assessment of children & young people with neurodiverse needs. The role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive assessments & support for children across the 0-18 age range, with an emphasis on understanding how neurodiversity impacts occupational performance. Key responsibilities include contributing expert clinical formulations in MDT meetings, considering the complex factors affecting occupational performance, such as developmental, environmental, and social influences. The Occupational Therapist will identify how these factors impact children's ability to engage in daily tasks, helping to inform holistic care plans. The role also includes supervising other Occupational Therapists within the team, providing clinical oversight, and fostering professional development. Additionally, the post holder will collaborate with Strategic Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists to shape the future direction of occupational therapy services, including developing a tiered intervention model for neurodevelopmental needs. The successful candidate should have experience with the ND Profiling Tool, the ND assessment process, and a strong understanding of the Putting Things Right complaints procedure. Experience in supervision, team building, compassionate leadership, and supporting change is essential for success in this role. Main duties of the job To provide a highly specialist occupational therapy service to young people and their families and input into the Single Point of Access for Children's Emotional (SPACE) Wellbeing Panel Neurodevelopmental (ND) 0 - 18 Service. This post holder will offer comprehensive assessments, evidence-based interventions and treatment packages to children and young people who have been referred into the SPACE Wellbeing ND service. This could include individual work, parent and family work, group work and other evidence-based interventions. Toprovide highlyspecialist occupational therapy with both individuals and family groups with clinical autonomy drawing on a range of models based on clinical needs.To practice in an inclusive and empathetic manner, carefully considering each person's developmental stage and emotional well-being, and adopting a needs-led approach to both individual care and broader systemic support. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 040-AHP010-0125 Job locations St Cadocs Hospital Lodge Road Caerleon NP18 3XQ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. This is a fixed term post for 12 months to cover the needs of the service Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. This is a fixed term post for 12 months to cover the needs of the service Person Specification Education Essential OT degree or diploma Masters level study (CQFW level 7) - at least 3 modules (20/30credits each) from Research OT practice Practice modules linked to clinical area Leadership Introduction to leadership and management training Member of HCPC Desirable Member of relevant COT Specialist Section. Experience Essential Extensive experience in working within the specialist area related to post. Significant experience working at Senior OT level Significant experience of supervising less experienced OTs Desirable Operational responsibility for specific area Leading the development of local clinical guidelines Aptitude & Abilities Essential Ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice in specialist area related to post. Able to analyse and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practice Negotiation and problem solving skills utilised within OT and wider MDT teams Desirable Implementation of national initiatives affecting OT Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of assessment and intervention for area of clinical responsibility. Knowledge and understanding of current agenda and drivers for health and social care policies including legislation. Detailed knowledge and application of principles of clinical governance and risk management. Values Essential Able to motivate, support, and mentor other OT staff to help develop their practice Commitment to developing further leadership/clinical skills Person Specification Education Essential OT degree or diploma Masters level study (CQFW level 7) - at least 3 modules (20/30credits each) from Research OT practice Practice modules linked to clinical area Leadership Introduction to leadership and management training Member of HCPC Desirable Member of relevant COT Specialist Section. Experience Essential Extensive experience in working within the specialist area related to post. Significant experience working at Senior OT level Significant experience of supervising less experienced OTs Desirable Operational responsibility for specific area Leading the development of local clinical guidelines Aptitude & Abilities Essential Ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice in specialist area related to post. Able to analyse and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practice Negotiation and problem solving skills utilised within OT and wider MDT teams Desirable Implementation of national initiatives affecting OT Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of assessment and intervention for area of clinical responsibility. Knowledge and understanding of current agenda and drivers for health and social care policies including legislation. Detailed knowledge and application of principles of clinical governance and risk management. Values Essential Able to motivate, support, and mentor other OT staff to help develop their practice Commitment to developing further leadership/clinical skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address St Cadocs Hospital Lodge Road Caerleon NP18 3XQ Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)