Occupational Therapist Assessor - Homefirst Restormel

NHS; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Homefirst team in Central Cornwall. This community-based role involves assessing and planning care for patients, requiring a UK driving license and frequent travel. The position offers a supportive environment for professional development and is part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Structured in-service training programme

CPD actively supported

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration clinical experience in a similar role.
• Current UK professional registration required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement patient care.
• Interpret patient information and set realistic goals.
• Maintain excellent organizational skills.

Skills

Teaching

Assessing

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registered

Evidence of postgraduate courses

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced AHP to join the Homefirst team in Central Cornwall. This position is open to Occupational Therapists who have experience working in the community and wish to develop their assessment, care planning, and reablement skills whilst being part of a dynamic, progressive, integrated multiagency, multidisciplinary team.

The Homefirst team is part of the integrated community team in Central Cornwall, comprising registered and non-registered nursing, therapy, and administrative staff working collaboratively with partner organizations to support the intermediate care needs of our local population.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

Proposed Interview Date: 10th of June

Main duties of the job

1. Assess, plan, and implement patient care.
2. Interpret information relevant to the patient's condition/progress, identify problems and needs, and set realistic goals.
3. Maintain excellent organizational skills with a broad knowledge base and experience in older person's services.

We offer a supportive working environment to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills, a structured in-service training programme, appraisal, and supervision system. CPD is actively supported through regular supervision and staff training.

The team is based at St. Austell Hospital but covers the entire geographical area of Central Cornwall. A UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work use are essential.

This is a full-time post, with days planned over a 7-day rota, involving regular weekend work. The service hours are 8 am to 8 pm, with assessors working 8 am to 6 pm.

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, and provide specialist support for dementia and learning disabilities.

We are a people-focused organization, supporting the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors in this beautiful region.

Our staff of over 4,000 includes doctors, nurses, therapists, admin, and support staff. We work in people's homes, community clinics, bases, and some from 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, with a third supported by hospitals in Devon. During holidays and summer, service demand increases due to visitors.

Details

Date posted: 21 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year (Pro Rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 201-25-422

Job locations: Home First Restormel, Porthpean Road, St Austell, PL25 3NS

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please see the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience (Essential)

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registered, NMC Registered.
• Evidence of postgraduate courses and CPD supporting practice, equivalent to degree level.
• Substantial post-registration clinical experience in a similar role.

Skills and Aptitude (Essential)

• Teaching, assessing, coaching, and mentoring skills to facilitate effective learning environments for staff and students.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Home First Restormel, Porthpean Road, St Austell, PL25 3NS

Website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/