Job summaryThe east adult learning disability community team has an opportunity for a Occupational Therapist to join the Team.
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 disabilitieswho have complex needs.
This post is open to newly qualified professionals and students who are due to complete their qualification during this calendar year. Successful applicants may receive a conditional offer subject to completion of training and registration. 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/AAw8fv32fP8Main duties of the jobYou 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
About usWe'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.
DetailsDate posted06 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per Annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number201-26-713
Job locationsCarew House
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person SpecificationEducation/Qualification and Relevant ExperienceEssential- 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
Skills and aptitudeEssential- 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
DesirableKnowledge and abilitiesEssential- 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
Person Specification
Education/Qualification and Relevant ExperienceEssential- 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
Skills and aptitudeEssential- 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
DesirableKnowledge and abilitiesEssential- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
AddressCarew House
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
AddressCarew House
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Lead Occupational Therapist - LD
Ruth Van Der Weyden
ruth.vanderweyden@nhs.net
01209204025
DetailsDate posted06 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per Annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number201-26-713
Job locationsCarew House
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
