Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Occupational Therapist to join the Adult community learning disability team in Rotherham. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic practitioner to join our established team which consists of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists (SLT), Registered Nurses in Learning Disabilities (RNLDs), Support Workers, Physiotherapists, Art Therapists, Psychologists and Psychiatrists. The Rotherham Community Adult Learning Disability Team is a specialist team working to meet the health care needs of adults with learning disabilities in the community. Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed and encouraged and can be made by contacting Suzanne Bowers on 07789932691. Main duties of the job You will work alongside a multi disciplinary team to assess and provide treatment interventions including skills development, specialist equipment and adaptations, multisensory interventions and complex postural assessment, as necessary to promote independence and enhance quality of life for individuals requiring support with activities of daily living, vocational goals and sensory needs. You will work autonomously in community settings such as service users own homes, day services, colleges and in the local community. In order to deliver this service, you should fulfil the following criteria: Have a professional specific degree in Occupational Therapy. Have relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level. Possess excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills. Be registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Be a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Have knowledge of current legislation and statutory policy frameworks. associated with community care. Can work flexibly to meet the demands of the Service You will need to be willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of current evidence-based practice. You will need to have access to transport and the ability to travel around the required geographical area. IT skills are essential as you will be expected to keep/enter information on an electronic clinical system. About us Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 376-DCGM-0186 Job locations Adult Learning Disability Service 220 Badsley Moor Lane Rotherham S65 2QU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised BSC Honours degree or Diploma in occupational therapy or equivalent HCPC registration Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Experience Essential Significant post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical area Experience of working families and carers Experience of communicating and presenting to a wide range of agencies and forums Experience of use of skills to enable communication with people who have limited or different communication abilities Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised BSC Honours degree or Diploma in occupational therapy or equivalent HCPC registration Registered member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Experience Essential Significant post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical area Experience of working families and carers Experience of communicating and presenting to a wide range of agencies and forums Experience of use of skills to enable communication with people who have limited or different communication abilities 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Address Adult Learning Disability Service 220 Badsley Moor Lane Rotherham S65 2QU Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)