Overview
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.
At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. We are a flexible working friendly organisation, and we aim to accommodate flexible working arrangements where possible. We remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations where it works for the service and for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may have contact with vulnerable service users. We reserve the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted.
Role
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join Garner Ward, Cornwall's specialist dementia inpatient service, covering maternity leave. We are looking for a senior OT to lead and shape therapies on the ward, bringing new ideas and improving engagement for those living with dementia and detained under the Mental Health Act.
The post holder will lead the Rotation Band 5 OT and collaborate with Band 5 Physio and Band 3 activity coordinators, working with the nursing team, psychiatrists, psychology and medical teams.
On Garner Ward we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive team, working in partnership with all disciplines for the best outcomes for patients and their carers.
Responsibilities
* To provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups, considering individual service user needs.
* To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions within a multi-disciplinary team context.
* To work as part of the ward management team alongside the Ward Manager and Senior nurses.
* To participate in cognitive assessments and present at weekly MDT patient reviews.
* To be an integral part of the discharge planning process, facilitating home visits or recommending onward care, and to participate in discharge planning meetings with patients and carers.
* To contribute to the development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service and oversee the internal therapy team on Garner Ward, including activities coordinators and reminiscence groups.
Qualifications and Experience
* Registered Occupational Therapist with appropriate qualifications and professional registration.
* Experience leading and shaping therapies in a dementia and mental health inpatient setting preferred.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and lead junior staff.
Working for our Organisation
We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health, with specialist support for dementia and learning disability. We employ over 4,000 staff and provide care across homes, community clinics, and 13 community hospitals.
Opportunities available include career conversations, protected CPD time, development funds, leadership and management programmes, coaching and mentoring, induction and preceptorship for new staff, and professional development pathways. We offer a range of rewards and benefits, including health and wellbeing initiatives, DBS where required, NHS Pension Scheme, salary sacrifice schemes, and more.
Additional Information
* Being part of an NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits.
* The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted.
* If shortlisted, you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
* Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applicants with lived experience of mental or physical ill health.
* Occupational Health may access your health records to check vaccination/inoculation status; references will be sought prior to appointment.
* For general recruitment queries, contact the recruitment team on 01208 834644.
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