• Job Description

  Req#: C9156-25-0139?language=en&page=816&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our rotation across the Cornish Health Community. We are looking for a team member who can provide decisive and effective Occupational Therapy input.

  This is an entry-level post working the equivalent of 37.5 hours per week.

  This post holder will join the Occupational Therapy Band 5 rotation scheme. This is a scheme, which spans across different health setting and different areas of practice.

  Within this rotation you will develop specialist skills in the following areas: Physical medicine, learning disabilities and adult mental health, under the guidance of the senior staff. Work base will change with site changes.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide a high standard Occupational Therapy service topatients within each area.

  To provide assessment, treatment, and goal setting of patients within each area. 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.

  This is an entry-level post.

  This post is part of the Occupational Therapy Band 5 rotation scheme.

  This is an entry-level rotation scheme, which involves working across the health community's sites, in a range of ward settings and out-patient departments and in the patient's own home.

  You will develop specialist skills in the following areas: Physical medicine, learning disabilities and adult mental health, under the guidance of the senior staff. Work base will change with site changes.

  Flexible 7 day working and commitment to the weekend rota

  About us

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

  The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

  The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

  We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

  Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

  Date posted

  26 February 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year Pa pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  156-6998767

  Job locations

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

  Truro

  TR1 3LJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

  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

  For further information please visit:

  https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  We reserve the right to close this advert early.

  We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

  We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

  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

  For further information please visit:

  https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

  We reserve the right to close this advert early.

  We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

  We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • HCPC registered/Pending

  Desirable

  • Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
  • Experience of working in a team of people.

  Desirable

  • Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology, Mental Health

  Skills

  Essential

  • Up-to-date clinical skills. Entry level assessment skills.
  • Good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team.
  • Computer literate
  • Evidence of clinical audit/research activity
  • Presentation Skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
  • HCPC registered/Pending

  Desirable

  • Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
  • Experience of working in a team of people.

  Desirable

  • Experience working in an NHS setting in the following clinical areas: Trauma & Orthopaedics, Medical, Respiratory, Neurology, Mental Health

  Skills

  Essential

  • Up-to-date clinical skills. Entry level assessment skills.
  • Good understanding of roles with Multidisciplinary Team.
  • Computer literate
  • Evidence of clinical audit/research activity
  • Presentation Skills

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

  Address

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

  Truro

  TR1 3LJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

  Address

  Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

  Truro

  TR1 3LJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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