Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to for an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join the team at the new Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish from mid-2025 (The Brook). The new regional service based in Dawlish will offer inpatient support to both adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. The building and environment will be state of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence.

Our work is integral to the evidence based care pathways, contributing to the formulation and planning of Positive Proactive Support Plans, Reducing Restrictive Practice, stopping over medication of people with a learning disability (STOMP), trauma informed care and much more. We have a strong role in supporting the development of capable environments around the needs of our client group. Our core business as an Occupational Therapy team is assessment and intervention to promote engagement in meaningful occupations to maximise health and wellbeing.

We have excellent clinical leadership and supervision structures; hold regular Occupational Therapy meetings which include linking in with the wider trust AHPs, and encourage regular CPD and learning opportunities to develop skills across a variety of areas.

Join us at Devon Partnership NHS Trust and you will be joining an award-winning organisation that is passionate about mental health and learning disability. One that cares about the people it supports and one that also cares about its staff.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an imaginative, creative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to work with people with learning disabilities and autistic adults displaying distressed behaviour who have complex needs. The post holder will focus on supporting assessment and providing Occupational Therapy interventions, under the guidance and supervision of the Occupational Therapist, that improve peoples wellbeing and quality of life by promoting engagement in meaningful activity and inclusion in their community.

The post holder will pro-actively work alongside the Occupational Therapist, within the multi-disciplinary team contributing to care planning, risk management and the planning and organisation of daily activities on the ward. The post holder will participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working and will receive the paid enhancements associated with this.

The post holder will be encouraged to be innovative and motivated in contributing to the development of the Occupational Therapy service.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

The Brook - Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Exeter Road

Dawlish

EX7 0NR

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

The Brook - Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Exeter Road

Dawlish

EX7 0NR

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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