Occupational Therapist – Children & Young People

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CYP Occupational Therapist – Neurodevelopmental Assessments£45,000 – £50,000 per annum | Full-time or Part-time | Monday–Friday | Hybrid Working Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in paediatrics, CAMHS or neurodevelopmental services? We are working with a clinician-led community healthcare provider looking for a CYP Occupational Therapist to join its neurodevelopmental assessment service. This is an opportunity to use your expertise in sensory processing, functional needs and everyday participation to contribute to high-quality autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to use your clinical judgement to help build a clear picture of each child’s needs and contribute towards evidence-based diagnostic outcomes. The Role As a CYP Occupational Therapist, you will:

  • Complete specialist functional and sensory assessments as part of autism and ADHD pathways.
  • Gather relevant information from children, families, education settings and clinical records.
  • Bring an Occupational Therapy perspective to MDT discussions and diagnostic decision-making.
  • Produce clear clinical reports and practical, neurodiversity-affirming recommendations.
  • Work collaboratively with other clinicians across the wider neurodevelopmental pathway.

What We’re Looking For You should have:

  • Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Strong post-qualification experience within paediatrics, CAMHS or neurodevelopmental services.
  • Experience completing functional and/or sensory assessments with children and young people.
  • Confidence working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Package & Benefits

  • £45,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Permanent full-time or part-time opportunities.
  • Monday to Friday working.
  • Agreed hybrid working for appropriate elements of the pathway.
  • Clinical autonomy within a supportive multidisciplinary service.

About the Service The organisation provides governed neurodevelopmental assessment pathways for children and young people, with a strong focus on safe clinical practice, collaborative working and delivering clear, practical outcomes for children and their families. For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Chris Samuels on or call 07897 024978.

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Posted: October 4th, 2026