About this role
Job summary
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.
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting Autistic adults in times of crisis or transition? We are seeking an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our specialist service, working with individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions to facilitate safe and timely discharge from inpatient mental health settings and provide support in the community to prevent admission to hospital and or contact with criminal justice services.
This is a rewarding and dynamic role where you will apply advanced clinical reasoning, specialist Autism knowledge, and highly developed OT skills to improve outcomes for Autistic adults across Cornwall.
Main duties of the job Main duties of the job
Manage a defined caseload of Autistic adults using evidence-based practice, the Occupational Therapy process, and person-centred approaches. Carry out advanced assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation as an autonomous practitioner with regular professional supervision. Provide highly specialist OT support to individuals experiencing distress, at risk of crisis, placement breakdown, or returning home from out-of-county placements. Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team to support individuals living independently in the community. Contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of high-quality Occupational Therapy services for Autistic adults. Offer expert leadership to colleagues through supervision, training, and appraisal (excluding formal line management). Lead on delivering training to health and social care professionals on sensory differences and occupational barriers experienced by Autistic adults.
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 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.
Job description 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 Essential
A degree or diploma in Occupation therapy Health Professional registered Occupational Therapist Considerable experience of working with people with Autism Evidence of further study at Masters level or equivalent experience
Knowledge and abilities Essential
Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to people with Autism
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Highly skilled in use of standardised assessments (e.g. MOHO, Sensory Processing and AMPS) and professionally recognised non-standardised assessment tools relevant to this client group (e.g. SHEA, environmental checklists)
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.
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chy Govenek
Threemilestone Industrial Estate
Truro
TR4 9LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)