Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and experienced, Specialist Occupational Therapist to join our Stroke and Neurology Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust for a fixed period until 09.09.2025 (may extend to 09.12.25). Do you have experience of working in acute stroke and neurological rehabilitation? Or are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in this exciting field? Main duties of the job To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy service to stroke and neurology patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust. To provide specialist assessment, treatment, and goal setting of patients on the wards. Some patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations. To determine clinical diagnosis and Occupational Therapy treatment indicated. To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. You will highly develop specialist skills under the guidance of the Senior staff. To provide clinical cross cover within your team. To attend clinical level discussions / meetings relating to your area of work. To be based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital on the Acute Stroke Unit and Tintagel ward. 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 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-6999984 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Therapy Department, 2nd floor PAMW, Treliske Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. 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. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. 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 Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent HCPC registered Desirable Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy. Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups. Evidence of further formal study Experience Essential Comprehensive experience of working in an acute hospital setting - ideally to include stroke or neuro experience. Demonstrable post qualification experience Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team. Experience of working with a team of people including qualified and unqualified staff. Experience of working independently and taking the responsibility for sole decision making. Desirable Ability to demonstrate a broad depth of experience from working in a variety of fields (eg, neurology, eldercare,medicine,surgery) Experience of assessing patients following a stroke Skills Essential Up-to-date clinical skills. A good understanding of anatomy and physiology. Experience in the use of; ADL equipment, Mobility Independence aids, Basic orthotics Moving and handling equipment. Computer literate Desirable Experience of teaching (formal or informal). Evidence of clinical audit/research activity Presentation Skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent HCPC registered Desirable Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy. Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups. Evidence of further formal study Experience Essential Comprehensive experience of working in an acute hospital setting - ideally to include stroke or neuro experience. Demonstrable post qualification experience Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team. Experience of working with a team of people including qualified and unqualified staff. Experience of working independently and taking the responsibility for sole decision making. Desirable Ability to demonstrate a broad depth of experience from working in a variety of fields (eg, neurology, eldercare,medicine,surgery) Experience of assessing patients following a stroke Skills Essential Up-to-date clinical skills. A good understanding of anatomy and physiology. Experience in the use of; ADL equipment, Mobility Independence aids, Basic orthotics Moving and handling equipment. Computer literate Desirable Experience of teaching (formal or informal). Evidence of clinical audit/research activity Presentation Skills 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 Royal Cornwall Hospital Therapy Department, 2nd floor PAMW, Treliske Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)