Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Job summary
This post was developed following a recent Service restructure, where we focused
on developing opportunities for career progression.
The
Learning Disability Service is comprised of MDTs based across Devon offering a
dynamic and friendly approach across community settings, supporting adults with
a learning disability and complex needs (dual diagnosis / complex distressed
behaviour) who are unable to access mainstream services.
Occupational
Therapy is a large and well-respected profession within the Service. We have
dedicated professional leadership, well established clinical supervision and
have co-developed a 3-year Development Plan alongside our peers in the wider
Trust with our Head of Profession.
Our
work is integral to the Learning Disability Service Specialist Working Groups
and evidence-based care pathways including Behaviours of Concern, Complex
Health Needs, Dementia, Trauma Informed (including mental health) and Autism.
Occupational Therapy contribute to MDT formulation and planning of Positive
Behaviour Support Plans, Reducing Restrictive Practice, Stopping Over Medication
of People with a Learning Disability, memory
clinics and much more. We
pro-actively work with the MDT contributing to care planning and risk
management, and have a strong role in supporting quality of life outcomes and development
of capable environments for adults with a learning disability.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work for the Mid Devon multidisciplinary team which has offices in two locations, Tiverton and Okehampton. There are also opportunities to work from home on some days.
Our
core business as Occupational Therapists is specialist assessment and
intervention and/or consultation and advice to promote engagement in meaningful
occupations to maximise health and wellbeing. We enable
people to be an active member of their home and local community, supporting
reasonable adjustments to access mainstream services.
The
post holder will have experience of managing a specialist caseload of adults
with complex needs, and will have experience in utilising specialist
evidence-based assessment and outcome measurement, and an interest in sensory
processing assessment and intervention. We welcome applicants who will bring
transferable skills and we support continuing professional development.
The
post holder will provide management and clinical support to junior Occupational
Therapy staff based within the team alongside Occupational Therapy students and
apprentices. Therapists are encouraged to contribute to leadership, development
and research in the Occupational Therapy service and in development of the
clinical model within the Learning Disability Service.
Due to the large geographical area of work
suitable access to transport will be required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with communication difficulties
- Experience in managing a diverse workload including those exhibiting distress and with complex disabilities
- Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team including those within the wider support network of service users
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel throughout the geographical area covered by the Trust to meet the demands of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy
- Valid state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of occupational performance and the role of the OT within a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of government law and policy with regard to services for people with learning disabilities including guidance regarding people with complex distressed behaviour (Mental Health Act; DOLS; Safeguarding etc.)
- Highly developed risk assessment knowledge / skills
Closing Date: 15 November 2026
To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.