Occupational Therapist - North Rehab Therapies Team

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their team in Bodmin. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification, HCPC registration, and a commitment to service innovation. Responsibilities include providing specialist assessments, supervising team members, and contributing to service improvements. The role offers a supportive environment for clinical and professional development, with opportunities to host students.

Benefits

In-service training programme

Clinical and peer supervision

Structured model for supervision and appraisal

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Occupational Therapy required.
• Experience in inpatient settings is essential.
• HCPC registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Supervise other team members and act as deputy for the team manager.
• Contribute to service improvement and leadership development.

Skills

Highly specialist skills in assessing and treating a wide variety of patients

Presentation and teaching skills

Ability to work in highly stressful situations

Ability to prioritise and delegate effectively

Experience of working within a team

Education

Professional qualification – Occupational Therapist

Professional Registration – HCPC

Evidence of professional knowledge to post-graduate equivalent

At least 2 years post-graduate experience

Job description

Occupational Therapist - North Rehab Therapies Team

The closing date is 23 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the North Cornwall Integrated Therapy Team. We are looking for a flexible, reliable person, with leadership qualities who enjoys working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

The role is based at Bodmin hospital on the Clinical Assessment and Treatment Unit (CATU) which is a progressive short‑stay ward with links to the Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC). The aim of the CATU is to provide care in an inpatient setting, conducting comprehensive assessment and treatment for individuals who require short‑term medical, nursing or therapy intervention.

It is an innovative service that is constantly evolving to adapt to the needs of the community and service users and therefore we require a ‘can‑do’ attitude and a keenness to learn and develop.

As an integral member of the service, you will be supported in developing clinical skills and integration with the wider MDT. As an education‑focused team, you will have access to an in‑service training programme, clinical and peer supervision, as well as wider learning and development. You’ll be involved in service improvement and leadership development. We have strong links with our local university, enabling us to make valuable contributions to fieldwork education. We have a structured model for supervision and appraisal that will support you in developing your clinical and management skills.

We welcome informal visits to come and meet the team.

Main duties of the job

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

• Cornwall Partnership 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.

The post holder will treat patients with complex and varied pathologies and presentations, including a wide range of conditions. Every contact and treatment plan is different, bringing variety and challenge to each working day.

You will be given responsibility for the supervision of other team members and act as deputy for the team manager.

The post is 30 hours per week with a working pattern to be agreed at interview.

Seven‑day working may be a requirement of this post in the future.

You will need excellent communication, organisation and prioritisation skills to work effectively in this busy environment, providing specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions to inpatients, providing rehabilitation and contributing a specific occupational perspective to planning and facilitating discharge.

The in‑patient occupational therapy service has a commitment to service innovation, evidence‑based practice and professional development.

You will have regular supervision with the Lead Occupational Therapist.

You will have opportunity to host Occupational Therapy Students from Plymouth university as a practice educator.

About us

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• Professional qualification – Occupational Therapist
• Professional Registration – HCPC
• Evidence of professional knowledge acquired through specialist courses or experience to post‑graduate equivalent diploma level
• Previous experience working in the inpatient setting
• At least 2 years post‑graduate experience

Skills and Aptitude

• Highly specialist skills in assessing and treating a wide variety of patients
• Presentation and teaching skills
• Ability to work in highly stressful situations including the ability to manage distressing and highly emotive situations successfully
• Ability to prioritise and delegate effectively.
• Experience of working within a team including management and supervisory role

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