Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Job summary
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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our team at West Cornwall Community Hospital, covering a maternity leave.
The post holder will provide specialist assessment, treatment and goal setting of patients on the wards and develop and implement OT treatment plans. Many patients have complex and/or chronic presentations.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard OT service to patients at West Cornwall Hospital.
To provide specialist assessment, treatment and goal setting of patients on the wards and develop and implement OT treatment plans. Many patients have complex and/or chronic presentations.
To attend clinical level discussions/meetings relating to the area of work as delegated by the team lead.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Membership of relevant special interest groups
- Evidence of further formal study
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience, including experience of working in a hospital setting
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.
- Experience of working with a team of people including qualified and unqualified staff.
- Experience of working independently and taking the responsibility for sole decision making
- Experience of managing the risks associated with lone working e.g. home visits
- Experience of working with OT students, either as a clinical educator or supporting a clinical educator
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate a broad depth of experience from working in a variety of fields (eg, neurology, eldercare, medicine, surgery, mental health)
- Clinical educator training
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
West Cornwall Hospital
Penzance
TR18 2PF
United Kingdom
