An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist to work with the Dementia Older Adults Mental Health (DOPMH) services in North Cornwall.We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful applicant will have experience of working with adults with complex needs in a community setting. We work with people with a diagnosis of dementia and also functional mental health illness (age over 75) in their own homes, or in a residential or nursing care home.
This post is advertised as being based at either Elfordleigh in Launceston or Banham House at Bodmin hospital.
The the successful applicant can choose which team office to be based from.
You will part of a comprehensive MDT, comprising of Consultant psychiatrist, Memory assessment nurse, Community psychiatric nurses, Senior mental health practitioner, Health care assistants and Dementia liaison nurse.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Multi Disciplinary Team you will provide person-centred, skilled and effective specialist assessment, intervention, monitoring and review for designated individuals who are eligible for the DOPMH Service. You will be responsible for the maintenance of high levels of evidence- based learning disability practice, contributing to and facilitating Care Processes and Pathways.
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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Professional Requirements
Essential
* Current professional registration - HCPC
* Professional qualification - OT
* Specialised knowledge and understanding of the impact of a learning disability on occupational performance
Desirable
* Experience of working with people with learning disabilities using specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions
* Able to use reflective practice and clinical supervision to provide high quality and specialist assessments and interventions
* Evidence of training, teaching and supporting other staff in an MDT or multi agency setting
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
* Evidence of training, teaching and supporting other staff in an MDT or multi agency setting
Desirable
* Enhanced communication and excellent interpersonal skills
Personal Requirement
Essential
* Holds a full UK driving licence
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Banham House
Bodmin Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
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