Senior Occupational Therapist Neurodiversity Pathway
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Band 6 Occupational Therapist, to join our innovative, integrated Neurodiversity team. We are keen to hear from professionals interested in supporting our new pathway model.
The Neurodiversity Pathway is a developing integrated pathway within CFHD. The Integrated Neurodiversity Team provides specialist assessment and intervention for children and young people and their families where the presenting need relates to neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Tics and Tourette Syndrome. This provides an opportunity to work in a team with a strong multidisciplinary ethos as well as collaborating with colleagues in other pathways and working in partnership with other agencies such as local Paediatric teams and education providers.
This opportunity is based in our Torbay, South & West Devon locality.
Main duties of the job
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of an innovative care pathway for children and young people with neurodiversity. As a key member of our team, you will play an essential role in shaping the future of mental health support in Devon for neurodivergent children and young people.
As an OT within our Neurodiversity pathway, your responsibilities will include:
* Conducting high-quality, specialist assessments to better understand the needs of neurodivergent children and young people.
* Providing good quality evidence-based interventions to children, young people and their families.
* Offering clinical supervision to the wider team when required, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.
* Providing 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.
* Maintaining an informed position 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.
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.
Who we are
We are an alliance of NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership Trust. We are a group of professionals including psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and many other professions.
Join us in beautiful Devon
With access to moors, sea and cities, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Devon. Whether you enjoy spending time in the cultural hub of Exeter, exploring the Jurassic coastline or discovering the world surfing reserve in North Devon - there really is something for everyone.
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Information regarding the Neurodiversity Pathway can be found on the Children and Family Health Devon website here: Our Pathways - Children and Family Health Devon.
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
* HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
* Evidence of post qualification training
* Evidence of post qualifying work with children and young people
* Post qualification experience working with young people 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.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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