Specialist Occupational Therapist - Adult Mental Health
The closing date is 19 May 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our community mental health team in the West of Cornwall. In collaboration with our system partners we will be expanding and improving all corners of mental health services and providing new, innovative care solutions to the people of Cornwall.
This band 6 role is for an experienced Occupational Therapist and is part of the Trust’s commitment to meeting the NHS Long Term Plan and transforming community mental health care.
Main duties of the job
* Maintain and further develop the current Occupational Therapy role within the Community Mental Health Team, including 1:1 and group provision.
* Provide Occupational Therapy to a defined caseload of patients within the Community Mental Health Service using evidence‑based practice, the Occupational Therapy process and client‑centred principles.
* Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions within a multidisciplinary team.
* Support generic tasks within the team as required.
* Contribute to the development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service and best‑practice initiatives.
* Support the development of Occupational Therapy support worker roles within the team.
About us
We are a 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.
Our team includes over 4,000 staff – doctors, nurses, therapists, and support personnel – working in people’s homes, community clinics and 13 community hospitals. We aim to be a great place to work and a great partner for the community.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* HCPC Registration
* BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* Proven experience working with patients with complex and challenging needs, including physical and cognitive impairment
* Relevant post‑graduate qualification or equivalent specialist experience (e.g., AMPS, Sensory Integration, DBT)
Skills and Aptitude
* Skills to apply and interpret standardised Occupational Therapy assessment tools
* Experience of clinical risk assessment and management in mental health
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check to examine any previous criminal convictions.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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