Senior Occupational Therapist: Dementia Care (Acute Unit)

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Dementia Unit in Cornwall. You will lead expert assessments and develop interventions to promote independence and safety for patients with dementia and acute mental health needs in an inpatient setting.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support discharge planning, mentor junior staff and contribute to service improvement, ensuring person-centred care and evidence-based

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC registration.
• CPD portfolio containing evidence of CPD activities.
• Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs.
• Substantial Post registration experience as an OT, predominantly in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for patients with dementia and complex mental health needs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans that promote independence and maximize functional ability.
• Undertake cognitive, functional, and environmental assessments to inform discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Provide specialist advice regarding dementia care, meaningful occupation and risk management.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of evidence-based practice.
• Support and supervise junior staff, assistants and occupational therapy students where appropriate.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Mental health care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

CPD portfolio

Experience with complex needs

Post-registration mental health experience

Job description

The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our Acute Dementia Unit in Cornwall. You will lead expert assessments and develop interventions to promote independence and safety for patients with dementia and acute mental health needs in an inpatient setting.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support discharge planning, mentor junior staff and contribute to service improvement, ensuring person-centred care and evidence-based