Job summary Assess for and fit off the shelf braces and thermoplastic splints for patients at the West Cornwall Hospital and the wider Cornish health community. To develop specialist skills under the guidance of Clinical Lead. To provide clinical cross cover within your team as delegated by your Clinical Lead. To attend clinical level discussions/meetings relating to your area of work as delegated by your Clinical Lead. To contribute to the service through innovation and audit as required. To develop a high level of product knowledge and provide advice to other health care professionals. To provide formal and informal training to colleagues as required. Main duties of the job Thermoplastic splinting and orthopaedic bracing musculoskeletal Occupational Therapy mainly from GP referrals About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year N/A Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 156-6784623 Job locations West Cornwall hospital St Clare St Penzance TR18 2PF Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description and personal specification. Musculoskeletal Occupational Therapist at West Cornwall Hospital. Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description and personal specification. Musculoskeletal Occupational Therapist at West Cornwall Hospital. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent HCPC registered. Experience Essential Comprehensive experience of working in an acute hospital setting including some musculoskeletal/orthopaedic experience. Experience of assessing for, and fitting prefabricated supports and/or moulding bespoke splints and braces PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS (INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE) Essential A good understanding of MSK clinical anatomy and physiology. Well-developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious people. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent HCPC registered. Experience Essential Comprehensive experience of working in an acute hospital setting including some musculoskeletal/orthopaedic experience. Experience of assessing for, and fitting prefabricated supports and/or moulding bespoke splints and braces PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS (INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE) Essential A good understanding of MSK clinical anatomy and physiology. Well-developed communication skills - empathy, negotiation, and motivation, presenting of complex facts in an understandable way, re-assurance, and support particularly to anxious people. 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). Additional information 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 St Clare St Penzance TR18 2PF Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)