Sirona care & health CIC

Specialist Learning Disability Occupational Therapist

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

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.

This is a part time position for 22.5 hours per week, based at New Friends Hall in Bristol.

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

About us

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.

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

083-7422190-SL

Job locations

New Friends Hall Bristol

New Friends Hall , Heath House Lane, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1EQ.

Bristol

BS16 1EQ

Job description

Job 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, post holder should hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes

Job description

Job 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, post holder should hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

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

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

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

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

New Friends Hall Bristol

New Friends Hall , Heath House Lane, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1EQ.

Bristol

BS16 1EQ

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sirona care & health CIC

Address

New Friends Hall Bristol

New Friends Hall , Heath House Lane, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1EQ.

Bristol

BS16 1EQ

Employer's website

https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)