Job Description

As a Band 7 Occupational Therapist in the Intensive Support Team for individuals with learning disabilities, you will play a key role in providing specialized occupational therapy services to individuals experiencing crisis situations. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver intensive community-based support, focusing on promoting independence, enhancing daily functioning, and facilitating individuals' engagement in meaningful activities within their familiar environment. In-reach into inpatient settings may be required at times.

Functional Assessment:

Conduct comprehensive functional assessments to evaluate individuals' physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional abilities.

Assess individuals' skills and challenges in activities of daily living (ADLs), including self-care, meal preparation, household tasks, and community participation.

Activity Modification and Adaptation:

Collaborate with individuals and their families to modify or adapt activities and environments to promote independence and participation.

Recommend and facilitate the use of assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications to optimize functional performance.

Skill Development and Rehabilitation:

Provide interventions to help individuals develop or regain specific skills necessary for daily functioning.

Implement therapeutic techniques and activities to improve fine motor skills, coordination, visual-perceptual skills, sensory integration, and cognitive abilities.

Sensory Integration:

Address sensory processing difficulties by developing strategies to regulate and process sensory information effectively.

Collaborate with individuals, families, and support networks to create sensory-friendly environments and develop sensory plans.

Be willing to undertake training and development opportunities to increase confidence and competence in addressing individuals sensory needs.



Starting with Us



NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period



This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).



High-Cost Area Supplement



This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of 4,714 and a maximum payment of 5,941) (pro rata for part time staff).



Use of AI



Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.



We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.