Senior Occupational Therapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced occupational therapist (OT) to join our dynamic team on Garner Ward, Cornwall's specialist dementia inpatient service, covering maternity leave . We are looking for a senior OT to lead and shape therapies on the ward, bringing new and exciting ideas and improving engagement for those living with dementia and detained under the Mental Health Act. The successful post holder will lead the Rotation Band 5 OT's, Band 5 Physio, and Band 3 activity coordinators, working alongside the nursing team, psychiatrists, psychology and medical teams.

On Garner Ward we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive team, working in partnership with all disciplines for the best outcomes for patients and their carers.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups, taking into account individual service user needs.

To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.

To work as part of the ward management team alongside the Ward Manager and Senior nurses.

To participate in cognitive assessments and present at weekly MDT patient review. To be an integral part of the discharge planning process, facilitating home visits or recommending onward care, and to be present at discharge planning meetings to discuss this with patients and carers.

To contribute to the development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service, and to oversee the internal therapy team on Garner ward, including activities coordinators and reminiscence groups.

About us

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.