CAMHS Bee-U Neurodevelopmental Practitioner OT

Overview

In Telford/Shropshire we are proud to be at the front line of integrated multi-agency work with Neurodiverse (ND) children and their families. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside professionals with ND expertise and to be part of the BeeU team delivering ND assessments for children and young people aged 5-18 with social communication and interaction concerns.

• Complete ADI-R assessments and ADOS assessments
• Conduct initial Neurodevelopmental assessments
• Carry out school observations
• Triaging referrals
• Deliver high quality ND assessments within the BeeU team, with a focus on children and young people aged 5-18 years with significant concerns around social communication and interaction
• ADHD assessment involving interpretation and integration of complex data from various sources including psychological data, self-report measures (where appropriate), rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations, and semi-structured interviews
• Contribute to and lead on autism assessments for children with complex social, interaction and communication difficulties, including the use of standardised tools such as ADI-R and ADOS
• Ensure assessments are provided in line with NICE Guidance and other relevant local and national documentation
• Demonstrate high personal standards in clinical practice
• Prioritise workload, allocate work to oneself and other staff, and cover all levels of priority within the service
• Make clinical judgements backed by clinical reasoning and provide recommendations regarding appropriate actions or signposting in consultation with multi-disciplinary staff and in accordance with the service specification

• Experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Ability to interpret and integrate data from multiple sources for neurodevelopmental assessments
• Familiarity with standardised assessment tools (e.g., ADI-R, ADOS)
• Commitment to working in line with NICE Guidance and relevant documentation
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making abilities

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Together, we can ensure every voice is heard and every difference is respected.