CYP Occupational Therapist

Job summary
To contribute specialist occupational therapy assessment expertise within the CYP ASD and/or ADHD diagnostic pathways, supporting safe, timely and evidence-based diagnostic decision-making through structured functional and sensory assessment, multi-informant evidence gathering, MDT discussion, and high-quality reporting. The postholder will work within the commissioned scope and agreed clinical governance arrangements, providing clear, practical outcomes and recommendations to families and referrers.

Functional impact, sensory processing and daily living participation are critical domains in CYP neurodevelopmental assessment that require dedicated OT expertise. This role strengthens MDT capacity by embedding that specialist perspective directly within the pathway, improving the quality and defensibility of diagnostic formulation and ensuring children and young people receive recommendations grounded in their functional experience.

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