Job summary Would you like to be part of a new expansion within community services? 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. PLEASE NOTE The recruiting manager would be open to applications from newly qualified practitioners, with experience in supporting adults and/or young people with a learning disability. These applications will be considered for a Preceptorship and B5 - B6 clinical development opportunity should there be no suitable applications from qualified 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 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, having a full UK Driving licence and car will be helpful. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 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. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 301-SB-25-6988796 Job locations St George's Hospital Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3AG 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. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To support a shared clinical caseload of people with a learning disability and associated complex needs, including behaviours which are challenging. This will include caseload management and decisions on how to prioritise workload.2. To carry out assessments including gathering complex information from clients, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This will include the use of specialist standardised and non-standardised assessment tools, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and observation of the client in a variety of environments. 3. To contribute to formulation and the production of an overall care plan using specialised Occupational Therapy treatment intervention programmes. Negotiate and communicate these in the most suitable manner with the client, family, carers and other members of the IST. 4. To implement, evaluate, analyse and adjust intervention treatment programmes according to individual needs, which will be highly complex. This may involve investigation and creativity in order to find suitable options. The frequent use of encouragement, motivation, negotiation, reassurance and training skills as well as discussing progress with clients, families and carers will be essential. 5. To write and disseminate reports according to agreed protocols in line with local and national standards. Reports should be clear, accurate and easy to read containing appropriate language for clients and other professionals. 6. To work flexibly with Occupational Therapists within the community teams ensuring that service users receive continuity of service from the most appropriate and best placed clinician. 7. To contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Plans. You may also be expected to lead on PBS plan development. 8. To contribute to multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings, providing the specialist Occupational Therapy perspective. This will include presentation, verbal reporting and negotiating to achieve agreement on delivery of care., including regular liaison with external professionals and agencies, eg Social workers, Health Care Commissioners, Care Providers. 9. To participate in and provide clinical supervision to maintain best practice. This will involve discussion of caseload, reflective practice and the ability to receive and act on constructive feedback. 10. To participate in the delivery of intensive multi-disciplinary support to service-users including face-to-face involvements to prevent or manage a crisis. 11. To support flexible working practices as required in the provision of the Intensive Support Team both in the community and where required in in-patient/24 hour settings. 12. To take part in and lead on clinical audit/research within own area of responsibility. This may include written and electronic communication across the whole trust and co-operative working with other disciplines. The post will require knowledge of audit methods and research methodology. 13. To contribute to the planned discharge of clients from the service. This will involve analysis of the clinical situation and how the case should best be dealt with in the future. Liaison and communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies will be necessary. 14. To actively maintain and demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of national guidelines, standards, legislation and professional developments in current methods in the treatment of clients conditions within the specialism. 15. To integrate the policies, standards and evidence- based practice with the result of client assessment in order toto develop the service in line with the strategic plans for the service Please see the 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. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To support a shared clinical caseload of people with a learning disability and associated complex needs, including behaviours which are challenging. This will include caseload management and decisions on how to prioritise workload.2. To carry out assessments including gathering complex information from clients, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This will include the use of specialist standardised and non-standardised assessment tools, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and observation of the client in a variety of environments. 3. To contribute to formulation and the production of an overall care plan using specialised Occupational Therapy treatment intervention programmes. Negotiate and communicate these in the most suitable manner with the client, family, carers and other members of the IST. 4. To implement, evaluate, analyse and adjust intervention treatment programmes according to individual needs, which will be highly complex. This may involve investigation and creativity in order to find suitable options. The frequent use of encouragement, motivation, negotiation, reassurance and training skills as well as discussing progress with clients, families and carers will be essential. 5. To write and disseminate reports according to agreed protocols in line with local and national standards. Reports should be clear, accurate and easy to read containing appropriate language for clients and other professionals. 6. To work flexibly with Occupational Therapists within the community teams ensuring that service users receive continuity of service from the most appropriate and best placed clinician. 7. To contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Plans. You may also be expected to lead on PBS plan development. 8. To contribute to multi-disciplinary/multi-agency meetings, providing the specialist Occupational Therapy perspective. This will include presentation, verbal reporting and negotiating to achieve agreement on delivery of care., including regular liaison with external professionals and agencies, eg Social workers, Health Care Commissioners, Care Providers. 9. To participate in and provide clinical supervision to maintain best practice. This will involve discussion of caseload, reflective practice and the ability to receive and act on constructive feedback. 10. To participate in the delivery of intensive multi-disciplinary support to service-users including face-to-face involvements to prevent or manage a crisis. 11. To support flexible working practices as required in the provision of the Intensive Support Team both in the community and where required in in-patient/24 hour settings. 12. To take part in and lead on clinical audit/research within own area of responsibility. This may include written and electronic communication across the whole trust and co-operative working with other disciplines. The post will require knowledge of audit methods and research methodology. 13. To contribute to the planned discharge of clients from the service. This will involve analysis of the clinical situation and how the case should best be dealt with in the future. Liaison and communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies will be necessary. 14. To actively maintain and demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of national guidelines, standards, legislation and professional developments in current methods in the treatment of clients conditions within the specialism. 15. To integrate the policies, standards and evidence- based practice with the result of client assessment in order toto develop the service in line with the strategic plans for the service Please see the attached Job description & Person specification for further details. Person Specification 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. 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). 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 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. 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address St George's Hospital Corporation Street Stafford ST16 3AG Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)