Wch Occupational Therapy Team Lead

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Nhs Trust; Penzance; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead the West Cornwall Hospital Occupational Therapy Team as Band 7 Team Lead (30 hours). You will work alongside the Team Lead Physiotherapist and nursing colleagues, performing advanced assessments and discharge planning for complex patients.

This fixed term/secondment post is for 12 months and offers opportunities to influence service development within a supportive multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy is required and HCPC registration is essential.
• Experience with advanced assessment and discharge planning for complex patients.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and lead a team.
• Experience with line management and supervision within a multi-disciplinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the West Cornwall Hospital Occupational Therapy Team in Band 7 role.
• Perform advanced patient assessment and discharge planning for complex cases.
• Line manager duties for the OT team and development of services.
• Collaborate with MDT to deliver high-quality, safe patient care.

Skills

Assessment

Discharge planning

Autonomous practice

Line management

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

Band 7 (30 hrs) West Cornwall Hospital Occupational Therapy Team Lead We are looking for an experienced Acute Medicine/Eldercare Occupational Therapist to lead our West Cornwall Hospital Occupational Therapy Team, working alongside the Team Lead Physiotherapist and nursing colleagues. If you have skills in assessment and discharge planning for complex patients, this could be the role for you. The Occupational Therapy service at West Cornwall Hospital comprises a Band 6 (currently on maternity leave, backfill being advertised) a Band 5 rotational post and a Band 4 OT Support Worker. Operational supervision for the Band 7 Team Lead is provided by the Therapy Lead for Acute services, and the Professional Lead Occupational Therapists are available for professional advice and support. This is a fixed term/ secondment post for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

Job overview band 7

To provide a high standard Occupational therapy service. To maintain an agreed case load within in the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner. To undertake line manager duties for the team. To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-8263489

Job locations

West Cornwall Hospital Penzance TR18 2PF United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification
• Member of relevant special interest group
• Experience in line with requirements for the role
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

West Cornwall Hospital Penzance TR18 2PF United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Lead - Acute Marissa Heyman [e-mail] 07754747171