Occupational Therapist - North Rehab Therapies Team | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bodmin is looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Integrated Therapy Team. This full-time role involves assessing and treating patients, supervising team members, and contributing to professional development within a dynamic and evolving service. You'll work closely with a multi-disciplinary team and engage in service innovation while supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community. Flexible hours required, with potential for seven-day working in the future.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing occupational therapy assessments and interventions.
• Ability to supervise team members and act as deputy.
• Commitment to service innovation and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with complex and varied pathologies.
• Supervise other team members as deputy for the team manager.
• Provide specialist assessments and interventions to inpatients.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• The post holder will treat patients with complex and varied pathologies and presentations, including a wide range of conditions. Every contact and treatment plan are different, bringing variety and challenge to each working day.
• Supervise other team members and act as deputy for the team manager.
• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions to inpatients, contributing an occupational perspective to planning and facilitating discharge.
• Work 30 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed at interview); seven‑day working may be required in the future.
• Attend regular supervision with the Lead Occupational Therapist.
• Host Occupational Therapy students from Plymouth University as a practice educator.
• Contribute to service innovation and evidence‑based practice; support professional development.

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

Additional Information

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, including doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases, and 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.

Approximate population: 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon; we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer and during other holidays lots of people visit the area, increasing the numbers of people who use our services.

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

This advert closes on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.