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OpenPosted 119 days ago

Occupational Therapist - Adult Learning Disabilities

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About the Role

Band 5

Main area
Occupational Therapist
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5)
Job ref
201-26-645
Site
Kernow Building
Town
Pool
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care

  • Care based on what matters to people.
  • Care provided at home or close to home.
  • Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
  • Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

  • Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
  • Technology enabled care.
  • Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
  • Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

  • A place people love to work and feel valued.
  • Living our values with staff (all voices count).
  • Attract, grow and develop talent.
  • Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

  • Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
  • Joined-up community services.
  • Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
  • Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.


Job overview

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

  • Cornwall Foundation Trust
  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.



This post is open to newly qualified professionals and those returning to practice, and we welcome applications from individuals at the start of their career or re-entering the workforce. https://youtu.be/AAw8fv32fP8

The west adult learning disability community team has an opportunity for a full time band 5 occupational therapist to join.

The job involves being a member of a multi-disciplinary community learning disability team providing Occupational Therapy assessment, advice and interventions for adults with learning disabilities
who have complex needs.


Main duties of the job

You will have or develop the knowledge to use Model of Human Occupation and associated assessments to identify person centred needs and guide your Occupational Therapy practice, including assessment, planning, implementing and reviewing .



You will develop knowledge and skills of effective approaches for adults with a learning disability under the guidance of senior staff.

You will liaise with clients, families, members of the MDT and other agencies.

You will complete reports in an accessible format to ensure Occupational Therapy recommendations are understood and implemented.

You will provide training to clients and carers about how to facilitate purposeful engagement in selfcare, productivity and leisure activities .

You will facilitate safe and effective discharge from the Learning Disability team.

You will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational therapy services for adults with a learning disability

Working for our organisation

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 5,000 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 10 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.

Person specification

Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience

Essential criteria
  • Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Health Care Professions Council registration
  • Experience of working within a relevant clinical setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with people with learning disabilities

Skills and aptitude

Essential criteria
  • Skills in clinical assessment, intervention and evaluation
  • Ability to engage people who have significant communication impairments
  • Willingness to work with people who have behaviours that challenge
  • Able to communicate sensitively and effectively with service users and carers
  • Able to manage a caseload, with supervision and support, balancing conflicting demands and prioritising as required
Desirable criteria
  • Presentation skills

Knowledge and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of the roles of colleagues in health and social care
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge and experience of using MOHO and associated assessments
  • Some knowledge of current legislation, national policies and guidance relevant to people with a learning disability

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

  • Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
  • Protected CPD time for registered staff
  • Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
  • Leadership and Management development programmes
  • Coaching and mentoring opportunities
  • A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
  • Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
  • A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
  • Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

  • Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
  • Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
  • Free DBS checks where required
  • Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644

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