Job overview
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Specialist Practitioner - Occupational Therapist with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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