Occupational Therapist

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• Are you someone looking to start a career in one of the UKs most respected mental health trusts?
• Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to those with mental health problems enjoy a better future?
• Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day?
• This is an exciting opportunity to for an Occupational Therapist to join the team at the new Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish from mid-2025 (The Brook). The new regional service based in Dawlish will offer inpatient support to both adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. The building and environment will be state of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence.
• Our work is integral to the evidence based care pathways, contributing to the formulation and planning of Positive Behaviour Support Plans, Reducing Restrictive Practice, stopping over medication of people with a learning disability (STOMP), trauma informed care and much more. We have a strong role in supporting the development of capable environments around the needs of our client group. Our core business as Occupational Therapists is assessment and intervention to promote engagement in meaningful occupations to maximise health and wellbeing.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on a regular basis prior to the close date and interviews will be held at your convenience so please do not delay in submitting your application
• Main duties of the job

We have excellent clinical leadership and supervision structures; hold regular Occupational Therapy meetings, which include linking in with the wider trust AHPs, enabling regular CPD and learning opportunities.There is opportunity to develop skills in the Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability and sensory integration approaches with the support of trust wide clinical governance and peer supervision.

We are looking for an imaginative, creative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to work with people with learning disabilities and autistic adults displaying distressed behaviour who have complex needs. The post holder will focus on assessing and providing Occupational Therapy interventions that improve peoples wellbeing and quality of life by promoting engagement in meaningful activity and inclusion in their community.

The post holder will pro-actively work within the multi-disciplinary team contributing to care planning, risk management and the planning and organisation of daily activities on the ward. The post holder will participate in the internal rotation system including weekend working and will receive the paid enhancements associated with this.

The post holder will provide management and clinical support to non-qualified staff within the team alongside Occupational Therapy students and apprentices. Therapists are encouraged to be innovative and motivated in contributing to the leadership and development of the Occupational Therapy service.

About us
• About Devon Partnership Trust
• We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
• Our values
• We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £29,970.00-£36,483.00 per year

Licence/Certification:
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) (required)
• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy (required)

Work Location: In person