Occupational Therapist - Adult Learning Disabilities

Job summary
The 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/AAw8fv32fP8

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

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.

Details
Date posted
06 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 5

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Per Annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
201-26-713

Job locations
Carew House

Bodmin

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

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

• 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 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

Person Specification

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

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

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).

Additional information

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

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Carew House

Bodmin

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Occupational Therapist - LD

Ruth Van Der Weyden

ruth.vanderweyden@nhs.net

01209204025

Details
Date posted
06 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 5

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Per Annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
201-26-713

Job locations
Carew House

Bodmin

PL31 2QN

United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Cornwall 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.