Occupational Therapist – Specialist Children’s Services

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting young people up to 18 years old who experience mental health difficulties and neurodevelopmental challenges. Based in North CAMHS at Woodside Health & Care Centre, you will join a growing multidisciplinary team delivering specialist occupational therapy services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload, delivering assessment, planning and implementation of occupational therapy interventions for children and young people.
• Work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency team to ensure coordinated care.
• Use clinical reasoning to assess needs, develop treatment plans and evaluate outcomes in line with best practice.
• Communicate complex information clearly and compassionately to children, families and professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service data collection, audit and clinical governance activities.
• Support and supervise students and healthcare support workers as appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous service development through participation in training, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Qualified Occupational Therapist, registered with the appropriate professional body.
• Strong interest in working with children and young people with mental health and neurodevelopmental issues.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice and evidence‑based interventions.
• Willingness to support and supervise students or support staff.

Required skills

What we offer

• Comprehensive induction covering occupational therapy and multidisciplinary practice.
• Regular CPD opportunities, supervision and reflective practice support.
• Opportunity to develop expertise within a respected CAMHS occupational therapy service.