Specialist Learning Disability Occupational Therapist

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Fareham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking two Specialist Learning Disability Occupational Therapists to join their dynamic multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include providing assessments and interventions for adults with learning disabilities. The position offers both full time and part time roles, and requires flexibility, communication skills, and a relevant degree. Ideal candidates will have experience in community settings and working with challenging behaviors.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Familiarity with MDT working.
• High motivation and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate assessment and evaluation of individuals with learning disabilities.
• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based interventions.
• Maintain service standards and undertake risk assessments.

Skills

Experience with individuals with learning disabilities

Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Learning Disability Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 19 October 2025

This is a rare, exciting opportunity for 2 Specialist Occupational Therapists to join the East Hampshire and Southampton Community Learning Disability Teams based in Southampton and Fareham covering the east area of Hampshire and Southampton. We are looking for creative, enthusiastic OTs to join the established OT team who work within a dynamic, friendly multidisciplinary team (MDT) providing a service to adults with a learning disability.

You will need to be familiar with MDT working and experienced in working with people with a learning disability who can appear challenging.. Sensory Integration and AMPS / PRPP-UK qualifications would be beneficial. It is essential to be highly motivated, reliable and able to work flexibly.

• You will need a UK Driving License and use of your own car as you will be working in the community, visiting clients in their homes, residential services, supported living services and day services. If you feel you have the necessary attributes, please contact us on the number provided. Informal visits by prior arrangement are encouraged.

There are 2 posts available, a permanent full time post and a 12 month fixed term part time post (22.5 hours per week). The 1 year fixed term post will be concentrating on consultation, working to reduce waiting lists and running groups and clinics.

Please state which post you would prefer or state both if that is the case.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Main duties of the job

• Facilitate the assessment, treatment, monitoring and evaluation of individuals with a learning disability, considering all needs holistically
• To deliver person centred, evidence based assessment and interventions
• Take part on rotation with assessing referrals to the Learning Disability service in the Single Point of Access team
• Provide specialist knowledge and skills when working with adults with Learning Disabilities and additional physical disabilities, challenging behaviour and sensory integration difficulties
• To communicate effectively with service users with Learning Disabilities, their families, carers and service providers building rapport and good working practices
• To maintain Occupational Therapy service standards by use of agreed frames of reference, models of practice and related forms of assessment, formulation, goal setting, reporting and outcome measuring
• To conduct and maintain risk assessments and put risk plans in place
• To carry out critical analysis and formulation of situations and use a level of judgement to formulate solutions in complex situations.
• Liaise and participate with other professionals both within the MDT and within other local organisations and agencies as appropriate
• To have a professional curiosity and be aware of the safety of service users at all times and implement Trust Safeguarding guidelines
• To keep records up-to-date and to maintain confidentiality and compliance
• To work within the Care Programme Approach (CPA) Framework

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.

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

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Experience

• Experience of working with adults or children with Learning Disabilities, experience of working as a registered Occupational Therapist and experience of supervising or leading others
• Experience of working within a Community Learning Disability Team
• Experience of working within an Intensive Support Team - LD

Additional Criteria

• To work in a person centred way and keep the person informed and involved at all times. To be approachable, friendly and quickly able to build a rapport. To work in a timely and helpful manner

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.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPlease note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata