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Occupational Therapist - Specialist Practitioner Learning Disabilities
The closing date is 22 July 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to work with the Adult Learning Disability services in Cornwall. The successful applicant will want to work with adults with intellectual disabilities and complex needs in a community setting, as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This post is part time, working 22.5 hours per week.
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Main duties of the job
We work with people with intellectual disabilities in their own homes, their occupational settings or in other health or social care facilities. Our clinical work is framed by the Model of Human Occupation and draws on a variety of frames of reference/ approaches such as Sensory Integration Theory. If you want to work as part of an innovative and forward thinking team, we would be pleased to hear from you.As part of the Multi Disciplinary Team you will provide person-centred, skilled and effective specialist assessment, intervention, monitoring and review for designated individuals who are eligible for the Learning Disability Service. You will be responsible for the maintenance of high levels of evidence-based learning disability practice, contributing to and facilitating Care Processes and Pathways. You will manage and supervise the work of others, and act as a mentor and preceptor.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy
* Relevant specialist clinical skills and experience
* Specialist knowledge and understanding of the impact of a learning disability on occupational performance
* Evidence of further study at post graduate level or equivalent experience
* Experience of working with people with learning disabilities using specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions
Skills and Aptitude
* Highly skilled in use of standardised assessments
* Able to use reflective practice
* Contributed to audit and research
* Advance report writing skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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