Occupational Therapist - Penwith Home First Team

Job summary

The Community Rehabilitation and Home First teams are part of the Penwith Integrated Community Team. They include registered and non-registered nursing, therapy and administrative staff, working with partner organisations to support the intermediate and rehabilitation needs of the local population.

This position is open to those who wish to develop assessment, care planning, reablement and rehabilitation skills whilst being part of a dynamic, research-active, progressive, integrated, multiagency team.

We offer a supportive working environment in which to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills, a structured in-service training programme; appraisal and supervision system.

We are keen to hear from anyone considering full or part time hours. This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

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.

Main duties of the job

You'll be responsible for assessment, planning and implementation of care, and assist in the interpretation of information relevant to the patient's condition/progress, identify problems and needs and set realistic rehabilitation goals. You need excellent organisational skills.

You will need to be able to provide specialist evidence based treatment plans for adults within the catchment area, either in their own homes or care homes.

You will work alongside the wider multidisciplinary teams within the community which includes partner agencies, liaising with the community and acute hospitals, Adult Social Care and the Voluntary Services

This post covers the Penwith are which spans from Hayle to Marazion and all areas to the West.

The service covers a 7 day rota which involves some weekend and bank holiday working: the successful candidates must be flexible with their working days. The service operates between the hours of 8am-6pm

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.