Specialist Learning Disability Occupational Therapist (NHS AfC: Band 6) - Occupational Therapy [...]

Sirona care & health CIC; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider seeks an Occupational Therapist specialized in Learning Disabilities. This part-time position requires working with individuals presenting complex needs. Candidates must have a degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration. The role involves collaborating in a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality therapy services. Benefits include NHS perks and flexible working hours. Located in Bristol.

Benefits

NHS benefits

27+ days annual leave

Participation in the NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• HCPC Registration needed.
• Experience with individuals with learning disabilities is essential.
• Documented continuing professional development necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality occupational therapy service.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and relevant professionals.
• Develop and deliver resources and training for improved outcomes.

Skills

Knowledge of current legislation and policies for people with learning disability

Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Practical knowledge of clinical governance

Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Knowledge of safeguarding adults procedures

A good working knowledge of sensory processing assessment and treatment

A good understanding of the positive behavioural support

A good understanding of the mental health needs of people with a learning disability

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Post-registration experience of working with people who have a learning disability

Job description

Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent

• Part time
• Flexible working

22.5 hours per week (Service hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) Job ref 083-7422190-SL-B

Employer Sirona care & health CIC Employer type NHS Site New Friends Hall Bristol Town Bristol Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2025 23:59

Specialist Learning Disability Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

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Job overview

Are you an Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting people with Learning Disabilities?

Are you looking to make a genuine difference in your community?

The Sirona Adult Learning Disability Health Service is a centre of excellence for specialist learning disability health needs. We are organised in 3 localities where multidisciplinary teams enable our service users to access health services through direct care, liaison with other services and offering support and training on how to work with people who have a learning disability and how to make reasonable adjustments.

We support adults with Learning disabilities (LD) who present with complex physical health needs, this may also include an element of behaviours that challenge and/or Mental Health needs.

We have two part time positions available:

• 22.5 hours per week
• 30 hours per week

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality occupational therapy service for adults with learning disabilities, working with service users who might present with complex neurological conditions, physical disabilities, mental health needs and challenging behaviour.

This involves working as an autonomous practitioner, and as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with relevant professionals, carers, agencies and providers.

To work as part of an MDT to develop, deliver and implement resources and training to mainstream services to promote inclusion and improved outcomes for people with LD

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

There is a regular requirement to travel for this role, you will need to hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Post-registration experience of working with people who have a learning disability
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Knowledge of current legislation and policies for people with learning disability
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Practical knowledge of clinical governance
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults procedures
• A good working knowledge of sensory processing assessment and treatment
• A good understanding of the positive behavioural support
• A good understanding of the mental health needs of people with a learning disability

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Nicola Kessler Job title Clinical Lead for Occupational Therapy BNSSG ALDHS Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 07557586898