Job Description

Band 7

Main area

Lead Occupational Therapist

Grade

Band 7

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time Job share
22.5 hours per week

Job ref

201-25-954

Site

Banham House

Town

Bodmin

Salary

47,810 - 54,710 Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

13/01/2026 23:59

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.

Job overview

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready to take the next step in leadership? We have an exciting opportunity for a

Lead Occupational Therapist

to join our

Community-Based Adult Mental Health Service Line

at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

As Lead Occupational Therapist, you will provide

professional and clinical leadership

for our Occupational Therapy team across community adult mental health services. You will be accountable for the professional and clinical performance of OT staff and act as an expert advisor on all matters relating to occupational therapy within the service line.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be accountable for the professional and clinical performance of Occupational Therapy staff.



The post holder will perform an advisory role within Mental health community services for all matters relating to Occupational Therapy.



The post holder will work with the senior management team to develop and deliver safe and effective services in accordance with national targets, national and local standards, service priorities and performance indicators, ensuring the provision of evidence based occupational therapy assessments and interventions for service users and their families/carers.



The post-holder will be a member of the Trust-wide AHP professional leadership structure, coordinating undergraduate and post-qualification learning, development and CPD for occupational therapy in the service line and representing occupational therapy at relevant operational and corporate meetings.



The post holder will maintain their clinical skills through the provision of direct face-to-face complex clinical work. Maintaining a highly complex caseload and using highly developed specialist knowledge and skills to ensure a high standard of professional assessment, treatment and care of patients.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

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Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

Diploma/degree in occupational therapy Current registration with HCPC Evidence of post graduate training in specialist assessment and treatment approaches for people with mental health problems, eg; AMPS, MOHO, SI. Extensive experience in adult mental health settings

Desirable criteria

Leadership qualification #

Skills and Aptitude

Essential criteria

Highly developed clinical reasoning skills based on Occupational Therapy, models of practice and their application with people with a mental illness Awareness and understanding of current and proposed national guidance related to mental health Highly developed problem solving skills including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information Understanding of and ability to work with team dynamics

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