About this role
Job summary
We are recruiting for a Specialist Practitioner.
As part of the East Community Learning Disability, 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 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.
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/Qualification and Relevant Experience Essential
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
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities using specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions
Skills and Aptitude Essential
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 Contributed to audit and research Evidence of training, teaching and supporting other staff in an MDT or multi agency setting
Knowledge and abilities Essential
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
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 Carew House
Bodmin
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)