Specialist Occupational Therapist- CAMHS-LD
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Redruth, TR15 3QEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
If you are passionate about working with children and young people with a Learning Disability who are experiencing poor mental health or emotional dys...
As an occupational therapist you will be responsible for completing holistic assessments, contributing to multi-disciplinary formulation and evidence based interventions for children with moderate to severe learning disability.
You will be required to work autonomously and respond to the needs of an individual caseload; from initial assessment to discharge.
You are expected to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service; providing specialist skills and knowledge within the four quadrants of the IThrive model.
You will be liaising and providing advice, information and consultation to colleagues and other agencies as well as undertaking service governance activity, including research and audit as appropriate.
The role will include actively participating in role modelling interventions and implementing Positive Behaviour Support planning approaches.
You will be expected to participate in clinical governance and service development within the CAMHS/LD Team, in partnership with professional specialists and other clinical teams.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 532,000 people live here. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area.
Qualification/Education
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Occupational therapy
- Proven experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs, including physical and cognitive impairment
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Relevant post-graduate qualification or equivalent specialist experience e.g. AMPS, Sensory Integration, DBT, CBT .
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of working with learning disabilities, autism, other neurodevelopmental disorders, and with children and young people with complex conditions and needs
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, with an understanding of team roles and professional roles
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Skills to apply and interpret standardised Occupational Therapy assessment tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carer's and other professionals.
- Experience of clinical risk assessment and management in mental health
- Ability to work autonomously and time manage effectively
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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