Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with significant experience in implementing high-quality, person-centred interventions to improve the quality of life for adults with a learning disability? An exciting opportunity has arisen as part of a recent commitment to increase and develop the Community Learning Disability Intensive Support Team (IST) in South Staffordshire.
The IST forms part of the wider South Staffordshire offer to support individuals with a Learning Disability and Autism who are experiencing difficulties which may otherwise lead to placement breakdown or hospital admission. The team is reliant upon effective working relationships between services within and outside of MPFT. This is a challenging but rewarding role and we encourage applications from experienced professionals who practice in supporting adults with a learning disability.
*NOTE*The recruiting manager will consider applications from recently qualified practitioners, with experience of supporting adults and/or young people with a learning disability. These applications would be considered for a B5 - B6 clinical development opportunity should there be no suitable applications from more experienced clinicians.
Main duties of the job
You will be applying for an IST Occupational Therapist role. Working as part of an already established Multi Disciplinary Team you will provide a valued clinical leadership role to design and deliver short term specialist interventions within the framework of an IST shared caseload. This will involve utilising your core specialist OT skills, whilst also implementing specialist behavioural assessment to inform Positive Behavioural Support and undertake lead practitioner co-ordination as part of the core functionality of the MDT.
Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in the community is desirable, including an understanding of active support theory and practice. Qualification in and/or experience of Sensory Integration theory and practice is also desirable.
Through daily MDT reflection you will work in a highly focused, intensive, and supportive way, aimed at delivering specialist intervention with a view to providing care within the person's home and community. The post will require you to undertake specialist assessment and interventions throughout the IST clinical pathway with your MDT colleagues, and directly with the service user, parent, and / or care provider, before discharging back to the referring clinician within the Community Learning Disability Team (CLDT).As the post involves travelling across South Staffordshire to multiple environments on a day to day basis, the ability to be flexible and responsive to clinical need is essential.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The IST is part of the Specialist Learning Disability Services and receives internal referrals from CLDT colleagues. The post requires interface with several teams and services to promote shared formulation. This includes assessment and management of risks which place the individual and others at risk of serious harm; or for whom the nature or degree of risk might otherwise lead to exclusion, placement breakdown, and admission to inpatient services. On occasion this may involve planned out of hours work, with access to on-call support and supervision, if the needs of an individual require it.
Please see attached Job description/Person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The IST is part of the Specialist Learning Disability Services and receives internal referrals from CLDT colleagues. The post requires interface with several teams and services to promote shared formulation. This includes assessment and management of risks which place the individual and others at risk of serious harm; or for whom the nature or degree of risk might otherwise lead to exclusion, placement breakdown, and admission to inpatient services. On occasion this may involve planned out of hours work, with access to on-call support and supervision, if the needs of an individual require it.
Please see attached Job description/Person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Higher degree/relevant postgraduate training.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration.
- Be a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a clinician in a specialist learning disability service working with clients with very complex needs including behaviour which may be described as challenging.
- Experience of delivering a modern and effective evidence-based OT service within learning disability services.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a clinical caseload.
- Experience of managing complexity and conflict.
- Delivery of effective practice that is evidence-based and user/client focused.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specialist learning disability community team. This could include experience and awareness of Positive Behaviour Support.
- Experience of providing placements to OT students.
- At least 2 years qualified experience working within learning disability services.
- Evidence of successful partnership working across professionals and agencies outside health.
- Experience of supervising staff.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the effects of current local, regional and national guidance on occupational therapy service delivery within this speciality.
- Ability to form clear clinical treatment plans through clinical reasoning in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team which are communicated to service users, carers, family and team.
- Highly developed and effective communication and listening skills.
- Ability to use IT - PowerPoint, Word, internet searches, database/spreadsheets etc.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team and contribute to Occupational Therapy specific interventions and generic practice as appropriate.
- Use of an appropriate clinical model.
- To demonstrate continued professional development relevant to occupational therapy and working with people with learning disabilities.
- Able to travel long distances.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support approaches, assessment processes and how OT can effectively contribute.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and work as part of a team.
- Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others.
- To be adaptable and flexible.
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
- Ability to complete projects and tasks on time.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration.
Desirable
- Higher degree/relevant postgraduate training.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration.
- Be a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a clinician in a specialist learning disability service working with clients with very complex needs including behaviour which may be described as challenging.
- Experience of delivering a modern and effective evidence-based OT service within learning disability services.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a clinical caseload.
- Experience of managing complexity and conflict.
- Delivery of effective practice that is evidence-based and user/client focused.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a specialist learning disability community team. This could include experience and awareness of Positive Behaviour Support.
- Experience of providing placements to OT students.
- At least 2 years qualified experience working within learning disability services.
- Evidence of successful partnership working across professionals and agencies outside health.
- Experience of supervising staff.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the effects of current local, regional and national guidance on occupational therapy service delivery within this speciality.
- Ability to form clear clinical treatment plans through clinical reasoning in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team which are communicated to service users, carers, family and team.
- Highly developed and effective communication and listening skills.
- Ability to use IT - PowerPoint, Word, internet searches, database/spreadsheets etc.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team and contribute to Occupational Therapy specific interventions and generic practice as appropriate.
- Use of an appropriate clinical model.
- To demonstrate continued professional development relevant to occupational therapy and working with people with learning disabilities.
- Able to travel long distances.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support approaches, assessment processes and how OT can effectively contribute.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and work as part of a team.
- Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others.
- To be adaptable and flexible.
- Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
- Ability to complete projects and tasks on time.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
