Job Description

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Band 5

Main area

Occupational Therapist

Grade

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working across 7 -day service)

Job ref

201-25-837-A

Site

Bodmin Hospital

Town

Bodmin

Salary

31,049 - 37,796 Per Annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

16/12/2025 23:59

Interview date

08/01/2026

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


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.




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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is passionate about applying occupational therapy within a PICU 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.



Harvest Ward 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.

Proposed interview date: 8th January 2025

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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 as well as support from the Professional Lead Occupational Therapist who is based on site. This is also opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) 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


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Working for our organisation

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 also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.



We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing 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.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and Personal Spec including main responsibilities of this role please see "Supporting Documents"


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Person specification

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Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

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Essential criteria

BSc/Diploma in Occupational therapy HCPC registration CPD portfolio containing evidence of active involvement in professional CPD #####

Desirable criteria

Post registration experience, including experience in mental health setting either through previous employment or practice placement Experience of individual and group work in mental health setting Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs, including physical and cognitive impairment ####

Skills and Aptitude

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Desirable criteria

Familiarity with mental health legislation and current practice Experience of clinical risk assessment and management in mental health

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


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 our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions 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.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process 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. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644