Clinical specialist Occupational Therapist - Autism Service

Job summary

Whether you are an experienced Band 6 looking to step into a senior clinical role or simply looking for a new challenge we would love to hear from you!

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Band 7 Occupational Therapist to join the Integrated Autism Service (IAS). This service is a regional service provided by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB). You will be working alongside a Band 7 peer within the service and provide specialist assessments to people seeking diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual who is passionate about the value of Occupational Therapy. There is no better time to join this team to build on existing models of care and introduce new ways of working. Flexible working and base location can be discussed at interview. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working alongside a Band 7 peer within the service and provide specialist assessments to people seeking diagnosis on the Autism Spectrum. The post holder will be required to work at an advanced level of practice with a high degree of autonomy. You will be operationally managed and be professionally accountable to the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist for Mental Health. Day to day support is provided by the IAS Team Lead. You will need a knowledge of a range of rehabilitation assessments and interventions, alongside understanding a diverse range of conditions and current issues that affect a person's mental health and occupations. You will need to have experience and competence of working autonomously and be able to demonstrate advanced practice and risk management.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.