Job summary The Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Pathway is going through a period of exciting change and development. We are recruiting a community OT, Band 6 and would welcome applicants to join the East Suffolk LD&A Community Team. If you are looking for a fulfilling and varied role and you have a genuine desire to develop your career in community learning disability and a commitment to providing high quality, evidence-based interventions, then we want to hear from you Our teams continually strive to develop quality health care services and we are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated people to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary service. The successful applicant will provide high quality interventions as part of the wider forward thinking, diverse multi-disciplinary team and work in collaboration with other relevant agencies according to the needs of the individual. Are you able to think and work creatively with individuals and their carers? Do you possess excellent and varied communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team, and working closely with colleagues from a range of disciplines? Main duties of the job You will be a registered with the HPCP and provide a service to adults in the community who have a learning disability and or Autism and who present with mental health needs or behavioural challenges. You will be the senior OT in the team and with support from the lead OT in the service will be encouraged to use OT model's of practice to complete specialist OT assessment, intervention and evaluation of service user progress. Your expertise will be used to support behavioural interventions, recovery plans and positive behaviour support planning. In addition to these direct clinical duties you will line manage the band 5 OT, support OT students and will play a significant part in the governance and development of the team. The working week will cover clinic appointments, community visits and close liaison with other colleagues across sectors e.g. colleges, social services etc About us The way we care for people with Learning Disabilities in Suffolk is changing at NSFT as we have recently benefitted from £1.3 million of investment for our Acute services and the role out of a new Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Service. The development is fully driven by the national Transforming Care Agenda. The Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Service is not only being invested in financially, with a fresh approach to ideas and service delivery being supported by the Trust, we are confident our new model of care is the very best for the people we care for. We have a culture of continued learning, working as a close LD specialist pathway with each team having monthly protected days which includes a variety of training, reflection, supervision and service development. The entire pathway is focused on the further development of high-quality care in line with NHS LD standards alongside our colleagues in mainstream services. Benefits Benefits included with this role are: - NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service gym membership NHS discounts and many more. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year gross per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 246-ESU7003916 Job locations Mariner House 43 Handford Road Ipswich IP1 2GA Job description Job responsibilities We place an emphasis on high quality clinical, managerial, professional supervision and continuedprofessional development, as we regard this as a vital part of the delivery of care. We offer a variety of opportunities in a supportive, friendly and stimulating working environment. You will be part of an innovative and dynamic team which utilises an evidence-based perspective. Well support and encourage you to develop specialist experience and expertise as appropriate. You may wish to be part of QI projects or be part of a leadership group planning and implementing the driving change for Transforming Care and Quality Standards for Learning Disability. Here is your opportunity The candidate must have a full and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle due to the community element of the role and the large geographical area that the service covers. The East team is based in Ipswich. Please note, the generic Job Description is currently being reviewed to reflect changes within the service Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs For further details / informal visits contact: Catherine Howe Lead Occupational Therapist, LD&A services. 01473 237028 Catherine.Howensft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities We place an emphasis on high quality clinical, managerial, professional supervision and continuedprofessional development, as we regard this as a vital part of the delivery of care. We offer a variety of opportunities in a supportive, friendly and stimulating working environment. You will be part of an innovative and dynamic team which utilises an evidence-based perspective. Well support and encourage you to develop specialist experience and expertise as appropriate. You may wish to be part of QI projects or be part of a leadership group planning and implementing the driving change for Transforming Care and Quality Standards for Learning Disability. Here is your opportunity The candidate must have a full and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle due to the community element of the role and the large geographical area that the service covers. The East team is based in Ipswich. Please note, the generic Job Description is currently being reviewed to reflect changes within the service Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs For further details / informal visits contact: Catherine Howe Lead Occupational Therapist, LD&A services. 01473 237028 Catherine.Howensft.nhs.uk Person Specification Knowledge Essential Medication and the monitoring of its effects Supervisory skills Psychosocial interventions Desirable Appraisal skills Experience Essential Have significant post-registration experience Delivery of clinical interventions Supervising students / staff. Desirable Delivering group based interventions Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in OT Clinical supervisor qualification or willing to work towards. HPC state registration Desirable Relevant post graduate training courses Other Essential An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines Ability to travel independently. Skills Essential Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatments Competent assessment skill Person Specification Knowledge Essential Medication and the monitoring of its effects Supervisory skills Psychosocial interventions Desirable Appraisal skills Experience Essential Have significant post-registration experience Delivery of clinical interventions Supervising students / staff. Desirable Delivering group based interventions Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in OT Clinical supervisor qualification or willing to work towards. HPC state registration Desirable Relevant post graduate training courses Other Essential An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines Ability to travel independently. Skills Essential Ability to deliver OT assessment / treatments Competent assessment skill 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 Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Mariner House 43 Handford Road Ipswich IP1 2GA Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)