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Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 10 February 2026
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.
Carbis and Perran Wards provide 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.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. 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.
Main Duties of the Job
You will need excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills to work effectively in this busy environment. You will 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.
You will 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.
The in‑patient occupational therapy service is committed to service innovation, evidence‑based practice and professional development. You will 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. Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities are available through links with the University of Plymouth.
As part of a growing network of Occupational Therapists within the Trust, you will receive regular professional supervision and be invited to participate in our monthly best practice forum. These sessions include guest speakers and focus on the latest developments, research, and opportunities within and beyond the Trust.
Person Specification
Education / Qualification and Relevant Experience
* BSc / Diploma in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC registration
* CPD portfolio containing evidence of active involvement in professional CPD
* Post‑registration experience, including experience in a mental health setting either through previous employment or practice placement
* Experience of individual and group work in a mental health setting
* Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs, including physical and cognitive impairment
Skills and Aptitude
* Familiarity with mental health legislation and current practice
* 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 requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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