Job summary
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - ASD, ADHD and Sensory Differences

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our specialist paediatric team. As an autonomous practitioner, you will provide expert assessment and intervention for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and sensory differences that impact on functional performance, participation and independence.

Using highly specialised clinical reasoning skills, you will assess and manage complex presentations and co-existing conditions, delivering advanced interventions, practical strategies and advice tailored to individual needs. You will work closely with children, families, carers and education staff to support positive outcomes across home, school and community settings.

You will also play a key role in supporting the development of colleagues through mentoring, supervision and the delivery of training across sites. The post holder may be required to work across three Children's Centres and contribute to a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled clinician who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with neurodevelopmental and sensory needs through expert, family-centred occupational therapy practice.

Main duties of the job

• To work closely as part of the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Team and wider multi-disciplinary team with all hospital based and community colleagues in order to maintain continuity of service
• To independently manage own daily complex caseload as part of a multidisciplinary team, triaging paediatric patients, ensuring that patients are seen by the most appropriate healthcare professional
• To be responsible for the effective treatment and management of Service users with a primary or suspected ASD, ADHD diagnosis or sensory difficulties presentation impacting upon occupation and independence; requiring assessment, care planning and intervention in Children Centre's and community settings in order to facilitate appropriate pathway management, maximise their independence and functional ability
• To develop the service for children and young people with ASD, ADHD and sensory difficulties working in collaboration with Neuro-developmental Service and Integrated Autism service. Ensuring pathways and processes are clear and defined for ease of navigation and to maximise demand and capacity of Occupational Therapy provisions
• To take a lead role in the post-graduate education of Occupational Therapy colleagues and other professions
• Impart knowledge and skills, guiding further knowledge acquisition and acting as a mentor

About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 110-AHP089-1026
Closing date: 28 October 2026

Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of attendance on post-graduate courses and advanced training to Master's Level equivalence.
• Knowledge of appropriate clinical guidelines - Local and National.

Desirable

• MSc or post graduate diploma in relevant area.
• Fieldwork Education Training
• Leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience working within the paediatric ASD, ADHD, sensory difficulties field.
• Managing a complex caseload.
• Experience of audit/ research (clinical and organisational).
• Experience of working within healthcare systems and other ASD/ADHD pathways and services.
• Extensive experience of delivering highly skilled, technical physical techniques and skills, adaptability to changing reactions/experiences/environments

Desirable

• Experience of working alongside Paediatric Consultants or similar.
• Experience of teaching at post graduate level.
• Evidence of student supervision
• Leadership and representation in clinical networks/practice groups.

Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, nonverbal and written).
• Ability to use highly specialised clinical reasoning skills to facilitate appropriate pathway management to maximise patient independence and functional ability.
• Advanced assessment and intervention skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team environment.
• Coaching/mentoring/ presentation/instructing/ class taking skills.

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above
• Higher level IT e.g. data collection

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Self-motivated and capable of motivating others.
• Able to set priorities and deliver against targets.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Innovative and passionate for the area of ASD, ADHD, sensory differences

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address: Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, New Road, Mountain Ash, CF45 4BZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/

Contact
Principal Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Karl Hocking, karl.hocking@wales.nhs.uk, 01443443073

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