Overview
We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice. At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about applying occupational therapy within an acute mental health setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Occupational Therapist seeking to begin their career in an inpatient mental health environment, as well as for those with existing experience looking for a new challenge.
About the service
Carbis and Perran Wards provides care and treatment to patients over the age of 18 who require high levels of support for short periods of time as part of their recovery. You will be part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Eligibility
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.
Responsibilities
* Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions to help patients maintain and restore their roles, routines and skills disrupted by mental illness, while contributing a distinct occupational perspective to care planning and discharge processes.
* Model clinical reasoning to other members of the ward team, support coordination of day-to-day therapy provision, and take an active role in leading local occupational therapy service initiatives.
* Be part of an inpatient occupational therapy service committed to service innovation, evidence-based practice and professional development.
* Benefit from monthly best practice meetings, regular supervision with a band 6 Occupational Therapist, and support from the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist who is based on site; opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) through links with the University of Plymouth.
* Receive regular professional supervision and be invited to participate in the monthly best practice forum with guest speakers on developments, research, and opportunities within and beyond the Trust.
Organisational context and working patterns
Working for our organisation
* We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health and provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
* We are a people organisation and value the wellbeing of our staff and the people who live and visit our area.
* Approximately 4,000 staff work across our network; roles include doctors, nurses, therapists, admin and support staff.
* We work in people\'s homes, community clinics and bases; some staff work from 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, great care, a great place to work and a great partner.
Development and benefits
* Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management.
* Protected CPD time for registered staff.
* Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff.
* Leadership and management development programmes, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
* A full clinical induction programme for operational skills.
* Access to a care certificate programme for band 1-4 clinical staff and a bespoke preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff.
* Individual professional development programmes.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives, free DBS checks where required, discounts, NHS Pension Scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, cycle to work scheme.
* The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
Additional information
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. If successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references; please ensure you include correct contact details for referees including email addresses. For general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644.
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