Job Description

Band 6

Main area

Specialist Occupational Therapist - Garner ward

Grade

Band 6

Contract

7 months (Secondment Opportunity until end of March 2026)

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9-5)

Job ref

201-25-659

Site

Garner Ward, Bodmin Hospital

Town

Bodmin

Salary

38,682 - 46,580 Per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

08/09/2025 23:59

Interview date

15/09/2025

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.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced occupational therapist (OT) to join our dynamic team on Garner Ward, Cornwall's specialist dementia inpatient service, covering maternity leave . We are looking for a senior OT to lead and shape therapies on the ward, bringing new and exciting ideas and improving engagement for those living with dementia and detained under the Mental Health Act. The successful post holder will lead the Rotation Band 5 OT's, Band 5 Physio, and Band 3 activity coordinators, working alongside the nursing team, psychiatrists, psychology and medical teams.



On Garner Ward we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and supportive team, working in partnership with all disciplines for the best outcomes for patients and their carers.

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 provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions, both individually and in groups, taking into account individual service user needs.



To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions within the context of a multi-disciplinary team.



To work as part of the ward management team alongside the Ward Manager and Senior nurses.



To participate in cognitive assessments and present at weekly MDT patient review. To be an integral part of the discharge planning process, facilitating home visits or recommending onward care, and to be present at discharge planning meetings to discuss this with patients and carers.



To contribute to the development of the Trust Occupational Therapy Service, and to oversee the internal therapy team on Garner ward, including activities coordinators and reminiscence groups.

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

BSc/Diploma in Occupational therapy. HCPC registration. Substantial Post registration experience as an OT, predominantly in mental health. Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs. Experience of supervising others.

Desirable criteria

Fieldwork Educators training Experience of working in an in-patient environment #

Knowledge and Abilities

Essential criteria

Specialist knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to clinical area e.g. COPM, MOHO. Ability to establish rapport with difficult to engage service users/carers. Understanding of the importance of meaningful occupation for those with cognitive impairment Highly developed clinical knowledge base in mental health and psychosocial interventions. Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Desirable criteria

Presentation and training skill Post Graduate study in psychosocial intervention

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