Specialist Practitioner - Occupational Therapist

Band 6

Main area
Occupational Therapist
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time \- 25 hours per week (Hours can be flexible between Monday to Friday 9\-5, would need to work a Tuesday within these hours)
Job ref
201\-26\-504
Site
Kernow Building
Town
Pool
Salary
£39,959 \- £48,117 Pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/06/2026 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

We are recruiting for a Specialist Practitioner Occupational Therapist to join our team!

As part of the West Multi Disciplinary Community Learning Disability 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 occupational therapy 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.

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.

Main duties of the job

Co\-ordinate and deliver highly skilled, evidence\-informed care to adults with a learning disability.

Provide highly specialist assessments and interventions for individuals who have complex healthcare needs, monitoring their health outcomes through effective review of their care plan.

To provide specialist assessment and intervention where there are complex needs associated with occupational performance and occupational deprivation.

To contribute to the development of innovative occupational therapy practice, monitoring outcomes that enable people to make choices and set their own goals to improve the quality of their life.

Development of relevant support for staff and families, providing training and consultancy to improve the provision of engagement in meaningful activity.

Show advanced profession\-related skills when working with specific needs, such as health improvement, positive behaviour support, sensory integration, dysphagia or epilepsy management.

Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, policies, procedures, protocols, professional regulation, standards and codes of conduct.

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

• Current professional registration –HCPC


• Professional qualification –OT


• Relevant specialist clinical skills and experience


• Specialised knowledge and understanding of the impact of a learning disability on occupational performance


• Evidence of further study at post\-graduate level or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities using specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions

Skills and aptitude

Essential criteria

• Highly skilled in use of standardised assessments (e.g. Model of Human Occupation, Sensory Processing and Assessment of Motor and Process Skills) and professionally recognised non\-standardised assessments


• Able to use reflective practice and clinical supervision to provide high quality and specialist assessments and interventions


• Evidence of training, teaching and supporting other staff in an MDT or multi agency setting

Knowledge and abilities

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the impact of occupational deprivation on physical and psychological health


• Able to manage change in a positive manner for self, and support others to do so

*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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