Front Door/Base Ward Occupational Therapist in Truro

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin. This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Come and join our friendly, dynamic Therapy Service working at Treliske Hospital. You will be responsible for ensuring continuity of care and timely intervention for patients who have been assessed by Occupational Therapists in the Emergency Department/Admitting Areas and are transitioning to a medical, eldercare or oncology ward.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.
• To provide specialist assessment, treatment, and goal setting of patients on the wards. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations.
• To determine clinical diagnosis and Occupational Therapy treatment indicated.
• To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
• You will develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the Senior Staff.
• To provide clinical cross cover and deputise as delegated by your Clinical Team Lead.
• To attend clinical level discussions / meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by your Clinical Team Lead.

Job responsibilities

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification
• Membership of relevant professional body
• Membership of relevant specific interest groups

Skills

• Comprehensive experience of working in an acute healthcare setting.
• Comprehensive experience as a band 5 OT working across a variety of physical rehab settings.
• Experience of working in a MDT and evidence of respect for other professions.
• Experience of managing the risks associated with lone working.
• Experience of working with students, either as a clinical educator, or supporting a clinical educator.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.