Job summary
We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic Occupational Therapists to join our service at Treliske Hospital in Truro.
We have opportunities in the following teams:
Band 5 Rotation
Our popular Band 5 rotation spans the acute and community trusts, with opportunities across mental health, learning disabilities and physical rehab.
Band 6 roles
Trauma and Orthopaedics - we have full and part time posts available, based at Treliske.
Front Door Team -we have two full time posts available, but we would consider candidates who are looking for part time hours or to work condensed hours (i.e. longer days).
Surgical Team - we have a part time (22.5hr) post available in our surgical team.
Band 7 roles
We have three exciting opportunities for those looking to develop their Occupational Therapy career in Cornwall:
- Band 7 Trauma and Orthopaedics OT Team Lead (37.5 hrs per week)
- Band 7 Critical Care OT Team Lead (37.5 hrs per week)
- Band 7 Neuro Rehab OT Team Lead - job share at Marie Therese House (15 hrs per week).
Main duties of the job
Job Overview
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service.
To maintain an agreed case load within in the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake line manager duties for the team (B7 posts).
To work alongside the AHP Urgent Care Manager,Therapy Leadand the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead, in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service (B7 posts).
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly withvisitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata according to the band of the post.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
156-7457436
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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