We have an exciting opportunity for a Developmental Occupational Therapist to join our Community Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway, working with individuals with complex needs who are involved in the Criminal Justice System. This post is open to newly qualified Occupational Therapists at Band 5 and experienced Occupational Therapists at Band 6.
This developmental role is designed to support Band 5 Occupational Therapists to progress towards Band 6 competency through structured supervision, specialist training, and supported professional development within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with people with complex emotional and interpersonal difficulties, particularly those involved in offending behaviour and the Criminal Justice System. This specialist role offers the opportunity to use occupational therapy approaches to assess occupational needs and support engagement, emotional regulation, meaningful activity, social inclusion and positive life change within a trauma-informed and psychologically informed service.
Our service covers a large geographical area including Plymouth, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and we welcome applications from candidates based in either Cornwall or Plymouth. The successful candidates base can be agreed depending on locality and service need. The ability to travel independently across the region is essential, as some locations are not accessible via public transport. Pool cars are available through the Trust to support travel requirements.
The OPD Pathway is a jointly commissioned by NHS England and the Ministry of Justice and delivered in partnership with the Probation Service. Our multidisciplinary team includes both NHS and Probation staff working collaboratively to improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs. In Cornwall and Plymouth, the OPD Pathway includes three integrated strands:
- CORE community provision
- Voyage Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (IIRMS)
- Lawson House Psychologically Informed Planned Environment (PIPE) Approved Premises (Probation hostel).
This role primarily sits within the CORE and Voyage IIRMS community services, while also supporting work within PIPE and standard Approved Premises where required.
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or 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 4,000 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. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
