Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Neurodiversity Lead (Children)

Job Title: Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Neurodiversity Lead (Children's Services) Location: South London Band: 7 Contract Length: 12 Weeks (Likely Extension) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full-Time Rate: Competitive - £30.98 umbrella equivalent Overview: We are currently supporting an NHS Trust in South London with an urgent requirement for a Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join their Children's Services as a Neurodiversity Lead. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service, supporting children and young people with neurodiverse needs, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary setting. Key Responsibilities: Lead on occupational therapy input for children with neurodiverse presentations Carry out comprehensive assessments, including functional, sensory, and cognitive assessments Develop and implement tailored intervention plans Work closely with families, carers, schools, and wider MDT Support service development and contribute to pathway improvements Provide clinical leadership and guidance within the team Requirements: HCPC registered Occupational Therapist Minimum 2+ years' experience at Band 6/7 level Previous experience within paediatrics and/or neurodiversity (desirable) Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills Experience working within MDT settings Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload Additional Information: Must be compliant to work via Direct Engagement Role sits within IR35 All candidates must meet NHS compliance standards CVs will be subject to client approval Why Apply? Opportunity to work within a specialist children's service Supportive and experienced MDT High-impact role within a developing service Strong likelihood of extension Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free