An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, and well-motivated Occupational Therapist.
We provide high quality rehabilitation and reablement in the community alongside step-down intermediate care in the community bedded settings to adults (aged 18 years or over) who need support after discharge from acute inpatient settings and virtual wards to help them rehabilitate, re-able and recover in Cornwall.
The post holder will treat patients with complex and varied pathologies and presentations, including a wide variety of conditions e.g., neurological, orthopaedic, respiratory, frailty, and falls. Every contact, treatment plan, and working environment are different, bringing variety and challenge to each working day.
Main duties of the job
To work as a lead clinical specialist Occupational Therapist to assess and provide complex specialist interventions, treatment and advice providing episodes of care for individuals eligible for Continuing Health Care (CHC) funding.
To provide a high standard of clinical service, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations and from this formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan, carried out as an autonomous practitioner. Will have acquired specialist knowledge in specialist area.
To provide high-quality person-centred care which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity using advanced clinical knowledge that is evidence-based.
To collaborate with the Team Manager in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the specialist service and area of specific clinical specialism to ensure a high standard of specialist service provision. Linking with the relevant Professional Lead as required.
To implement, monitor and evaluate Clinical Governance within specialist field, specifically looking at best practice and national guidelines, auditing, service evaluation and research.
To provide a leadership role that supports staff clinically, professionally and educationally in the specialist area.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
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. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. 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.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education /Qualifications / Experience
Essential
* Have an appropriate degree or equivalent knowledge and expertise.
* Relevant professional qualification and HCPC Registration.
* Masters level professional education supplemented by specialist training and development or equivalent experience.
* Significant post qualification experience as a senior Registered Practitioner.
* Working knowledge and experience of application of legislation and guidelines relevant to the role.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
* Proven clinical leadership skills.
* Strong commitment to teaching and learning.
* Analytical skills in assessing both clinical and generic health and safety service risks.
* Proven IT skills with application to practice.
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
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