Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

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.

Please note: This opportunity is open to internal candidates as a secondment. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

We are excited to go out to advert for our first occupational therapy post within CYPEDS in Cornwall! You would be joining a broad multidisciplinary community based service, supported by occupational therapists employed within other roles in the team (e.g. family therapist and clinical lead).

Provision of occupational therapy to a defined caseload of patients within the Children & Young People's Eating Disorders Service, using evidence-based practice, Occupational Therapy process and client centred principles.

Post holder will ideally have some training and/or experience of conducting sensory assessments and providing appropriate adaptations.

Main duties of the job

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

You will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of patients within your care. You will need to interpret information relevant to the patient's condition/progress, identify problems and patient needs, setting realistic goals.

You will need to have excellent organisational skills combined with experience of working in mental health services. You will need a valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel to different locations.

You will be responsible for leading and organising groups, in conjunction with other members of the team and our clinical leads.

To contribute to the development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service and best practice initiatives.

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.