Job Summary
We have an exciting Band 7 Team Lead opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to work in our Community Rehabilitation Therapy Team in North Kerrier. Covering the Community and the Community Assessment and Treatment unit (CATU) at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital, you will collaborate with our experienced Band 7 Therapy Team Lead as part of the North Kerrier Integrated Team. Enhanced Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills are desirable. Your focus will be on CATU, short-term therapy assessment and rehabilitation, facilitating discharge, and ongoing care plans. You will contribute to strengthening an effective, integrated multi-disciplinary approach within the locality teams.
If you are an Occupational Therapist with extensive experience in healthcare, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to utilize your clinical, leadership, and management skills to drive excellence and promote rehabilitation within our community.
This is a full-time position requiring weekly coverage on either Saturday or Sunday. The service operates 7 days a week, including bank holidays.
Main Duties
1. Manage and participate in the clinical rota covering CATU.
2. Lead and manage the operational services of the Community and Inpatient Therapy teams in North Kerrier, aligning with local health needs and service development policies.
3. Ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to patient, carer, and family needs and preferences.
4. Foster positive relationships with local commissioning boards, community, and voluntary organizations.
5. Create an effective, integrated multi-disciplinary approach within the locality teams.
6. Ensure compliance with best practice guidelines and performance standards while meeting service targets.
7. Act as an autonomous practitioner responsible for assessing and treating patients with complex health and social care needs.
8. Provide developmental leadership and management to staff within the locality, contributing to future service development.
9. Support the Integrated Care Team Manager (ICM) by accepting delegated responsibilities.
About Us
We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health. We support people with dementia and learning disabilities, working in homes, community clinics, bases, and hospitals. Our goal is to have great people providing great care, making us a great place to work and partner. Our service area supports approximately 568,000 residents, working closely with partners in Devon, especially during holiday seasons.
Job Details
Date posted: 25 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 201-25-359
Location: Camborne Redruth Community Hospital, Barncoose Terrace, Redruth, TR15 3ER
Job Responsibilities
For detailed responsibilities, please see the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Current HCPC registration
* Professional qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
* Evidence or willingness to undertake Masters level studies
Desirable
* Post-registration leadership qualification
Skills and Aptitude
* Teaching, assessing, coaching, and mentoring skills
* Time management
* Advanced assessment skills for complex patients
* Leadership qualities
Knowledge and Abilities
* Specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy assessments and interventions
* Ability to adapt to change
Additional Requirements
This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more info, visit the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Camborne Redruth Community Hospital, Barncoose Terrace, Redruth, TR15 3ER
Website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/
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