Occupational Therapist (12 months fixed term)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Occupational Therapist to join the Penwith Community Mental Health team, based in Penzance on a fixed term contract until January 2024. We welcome applications from newly qualified or experienced individuals. You will be HCPC registered, have good communication skills and be focused on delivering patient-centred care.

You will be a highly valued member of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team providing specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, and development of evidence-based therapeutic groups for people with severe and enduring mental health problems. We are looking for an Occupational Therapist with the ability to work creatively, utilising occupation centred interventions.

Postgraduate Training is encouraged through appraisal and supervision. A Preceptorship training programme is available for all newly qualified Therapists.

What we offer

• You will be a valued member of the Occupational Therapy profession, and the multi-disciplinary team.
• A role that enables you to be forward thinking and proactive in patient care.
• Clinical and professional supervision from Senior OT, and a supportive professional group with monthly best practice forums.
• Opportunities for CPD and ongoing professional training and personal development
• Regular reflective practice and clinical supervision.
• Staff benefits, including planned wellbeing time.
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of community mental health services.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the day to day organisation of work and for implementing the OT process including assessment, planning, and treatment for patients in the community mental health team, providing the highest standards of care.

To develop skills under the supervision of the team specialist Occupational Therapist and to consolidate skills learnt in training.

To work with people with a range of mental health presentations, who may have physical and cognitive co-morbidity, using evidence based practice, the occupational therapy process and client-centred principles.To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.