Occupational Therapist - Adult ASD

Vertis Health is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnostic Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality autism assessments for adults aged 16 years and over. As a specialist Occupational Therapist, you will contribute expert occupational, sensory and functional assessment skills to support evidence-based diagnostic decision-making and deliver meaningful recommendations that improve quality of life and promote independence., The successful candidate will:

• Conduct structured occupational, sensory and functional assessments for adults referred for autism assessment.
• Explore the impact of autistic traits on daily living, employment, education, relationships and community participation.
• Contribute specialist occupational therapy expertise to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions.
• Produce high-quality assessment reports and recommendations.
• Support the development of personalised support plans and reasonable adjustment recommendations.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding, risk, mental health or capacity concerns appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, operational teams, GPs and external agencies.
• Participate in clinical supervision, MDT meetings, audit and service improvement activities.
  
  Vertis Health is a GP-owned healthcare organisation based in Worcestershire, delivering safe, evidence-based community services through clinician-led teams and strong governance frameworks.
Our Adult ASD Right to Choose service provides multidisciplinary autism assessments, diagnostic decision-making, support planning and post-diagnostic signposting for adults aged 16 years and over. We are committed to delivering person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming care and fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace.