Specialist Children''s Occupational Therapist - Neurodiversity Lead Band: Band 7 - £30 - equivalant Location: Croydon Duration: 12 Weeks (initial) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full Time (Monday - Friday) Rate: London Cap - Band 7 (PAYE via Direct Engagement only) Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 Children''s Occupational Therapist to take on a Neurodiversity Lead role within a well-established community service. You will lead on the development and delivery of specialist OT services for children with neurodivergent conditions, including Autism and ADHD, while supporting multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop OT services for children with neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, developmental conditions) Provide specialist assessment and intervention for children with complex needs Act as a clinical expert and point of advice for OT input across services Complete Education Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) Work across health, education and social care settings Manage a complex caseload including home, clinic and school environments Support and upskill staff, parents and external professionals Lead on service development, audits and clinical governance Supervise and support junior staff (Band 6 OTs) Essential Requirements HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist Significant post-graduate experience within Children''s OT Strong experience working wit