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Specialist Occupational Therapist - Adult Mental Health
The closing date is 21 June 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate Occupational Therapist to join our community mental health team in the West of the county.
In collaboration with our system partners we will be expanding and improving all corners of mental health services.
Significant investment is being made into our acute care pathway, expansion of our specialist services in line with the NHS Long Term Plan, and the transformation of our community mental health model of care.
Join us now and be part of this transformation, providing new and innovative care solutions to the people of Cornwall.
To find out more about our Allied Health Professionals workforce, please take a look at this video: https://youtu.be/AAw8fv32fP8
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.
Main duties of the job
* To maintain and further develop the current Occupational Therapy role within the Community Mental Health Team, including 1:1 and group provision.
* Provision of Occupational Therapy to a defined caseload of patients within the Community Mental Health Service, using evidence‑based practice, Occupational Therapy process and client‑centred principles.
* To contribute to assessment and planning, implementation, and evaluation of interventions within the context of a multi‑disciplinary team.
* To support with generic tasks within the team as required.
* To contribute to the development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service and best‑practice initiatives.
* To support with the development of Occupational Therapy support worker role within the team.
About us
We’re an NHS 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.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and well‑being of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* HCPC Registration
* BSC/Diploma Occupational Therapy
* Proven experience of 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 as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum / pro rata
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