Advanced Occupational Therapist Critical Care
The closing date is 21 January 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Critical Care Occupational Therapy team for a skilled, dynamic and collaborative Occupational Therapist to join the Critical Care Occupational Therapy Service.
We are extremely keen to hear from Occupational Therapists with strong leadership credentials and who have considerable experience in rehabilitation. You will have the opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with the existing Band 7 Team Lead to shape the critical care Occupational Therapy team.
In addition, this role works closely with the wider MDT which includes Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists in addition to the Critical Care Nurses and Medical workforce.
This is apart-time post of 22.5hrs per week - working pattern to be discussed following appointment of successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service.
To maintain an agreed case load within in the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of patientsincluding those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as anautonomous practitioner.
To undertake line manager duties for the team.
To work alongside the Inpatient Therapy Manager and Deputy Inpatient Therapy Manager, and theOccupational Therapy Therapy Professional Lead, in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating theservice.
To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices that provide high quality care andinterventions.
To carry out any special duties associated with the post (eg overseeing recruitment to Band 5/6 rotation,representing the therapy service at various forums).
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 with
visitors 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 establishedSouth WestClinical 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.
Details
Date posted
07 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
156-7654735
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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