# Occupational Therapist - Adult Learning Disabilities > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist-adult-learning-disabilities/dc93fbd3-4f11-4a0b-96dc-08e5ffca1486 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapist-adult-learning-disabilities/dc93fbd3-4f11-4a0b-96dc-08e5ffca1486.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bodmin - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T12:51:17.570Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cornwall/Pool/Cornwall_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Occupational_Therapist/Occupational_Therapist-v8050622 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8050622?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ### 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 ### Skills and aptitude **Essential** - 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** - Presentation skills ### Knowledge and abilities **Essential** - Understanding of the roles of colleagues in health and social care **Desirable** - 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 ### Education/Qualification and Relevant Experience **Essential** - Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy - Health Care Professions Council registration - Experience of working within a relevant clinical setting **Desirable** - Experience of working with people with learning disabilities ## Documents - [autism support (pdf, 38.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=977) - [dyslexia support (pdf, 76.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1833) - [job description (pdf, 528.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10340019) - [parental entitlement (pdf, 300.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1834) - [functional requirements (pdf, 360.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10340020) - [recruitment complaints policy (pdf, 113.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=976) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.