Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy to people experiencing acute mental ill health? Fettle Ward is looking for a motivated, compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You will apply the full occupational therapy process, using client-centred principles and evidence-based practice to support recovery and promote independence.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic about working in acute mental health settings.
• Skilled in applying occupational therapy theory and assessments in complex clinical situations.
• Able to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Compassionate, flexible, and committed to supporting individuals during periods of crisis.

Main duties of the job

Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and deliver individual and group interventions tailored to service users' needs. Use client-centred, recovery-focused approaches to support individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Contribute to holistic assessment, care planning, intervention delivery, and evaluation as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team. Participate in the ongoing development of the acute mental health service, including involvement in defined quality improvement or service development projects. Maintain high professional standards and ensure interventions are rooted in best practice and meaningful occupation.

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.

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.