Job summary We have an exciting opportunity with the Community Learning Disability Team on the Isle of Wight. This position is open as a development post under Annex 21. The team is passionate about providing an excellent service for people on the Isle of Wight with a Learning Disability, and needs the skills you can bring as an Occupational Therapist. If you have an interest in working within a Learning Disability Service this is the role for you Development opportunities can be explored. We will provide all the support you need to develop your skills in the role. This role requires a Clinical Specialist OT in the field of Learning Disabilities to support the inter-disciplinary Community Learning Disability Team in meeting the healthcare needs of people with learning disabilities on the Isle of Wight. You will be providing specialist services to adults with a learning disability, through a process of Person-Centred Care, that is comprehensive and responsive to the needs of the individual and their family/carers. Identified needs will be assessed, treatment implemented and evaluated in partnership with Service Users as well as family/carers. As part of the role you will lead and develop OTs across the trust promoting Best Practice, providing training and clinical leadership. Main duties of the job Key Duties are: To manage a caseload of patients with a range of needs, using evidence based/person centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To communicate information and advice to service users and their carers To provide and develop an Occupational Therapy service to those with a Learning Disability To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal within a designated area/team To lead clinical audits and undertake research To provide risk assessment and promote safe working practices for staff and patients in line with trust policies. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Open as Annex 21 development post Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 348-IOW-7195 Job locations The Barracks The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway Sandown Isle of Wight PO36 9EA Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - BSc Occupational Therapy - Working in a MDT - Excellent communication skills, written and verbal - Ability to use reflective practice and evidence of life long learning which can be gained through a range of different techniques. - Literate in English - Numerate - Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities - Ability to use a range of communication strategies to engage people with learning disabilities, this may include intensive interaction, use of and development of accessible information, Makaton. - An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post. - Legally able to work in the UK - Able to work with children and vulnerable adults - Up to date registration with HCPC Desirable Desirable on application, or achieved by 12 months in post for Band progression: - Completion of further training relevant to post e.g. Sensory Integration Training - Experience working with people with learning disabilities - Experience of supervising - Experience of working with people who challenge - Experience of using standardised assessment such as PAL, VQ, MOHOST - Confident in clinical leadership - Ability to deliver training Experience Essential Evidence of working as an Occupational Therapist and managing caseload. Evidence of personal development. Interest in working within LD service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential - BSc Occupational Therapy - Working in a MDT - Excellent communication skills, written and verbal - Ability to use reflective practice and evidence of life long learning which can be gained through a range of different techniques. - Literate in English - Numerate - Being flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities - Ability to use a range of communication strategies to engage people with learning disabilities, this may include intensive interaction, use of and development of accessible information, Makaton. - An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post. - Legally able to work in the UK - Able to work with children and vulnerable adults - Up to date registration with HCPC Desirable Desirable on application, or achieved by 12 months in post for Band progression: - Completion of further training relevant to post e.g. Sensory Integration Training - Experience working with people with learning disabilities - Experience of supervising - Experience of working with people who challenge - Experience of using standardised assessment such as PAL, VQ, MOHOST - Confident in clinical leadership - Ability to deliver training Experience Essential Evidence of working as an Occupational Therapist and managing caseload. Evidence of personal development. Interest in working within LD service. 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address The Barracks The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway Sandown Isle of Wight PO36 9EA Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)