Specialist Occupational Therapist Neuro / Eldercare / Medicine

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Stroke and Neurology Occupational Therapy service at Treliske Hospital, in a new role supporting our Therapy Team on Tintagel ward, which specialises in the care of Neurology, Eldercare and Medical patients. You will work alongside our Neurology OT and OT Technician, together with the MDT, to deliver rehabilitation and discharge planning for this co-hort of patients.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy to patients admitted to Tintagel ward.

To provide Specialist assessment, treatment and goal setting with these patients. 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.

To develop highly specialist skills under the guidance of the Senior staff.

To attend clinical level discussions/meetings related to your area of work as delegated by the Clinical team Lead.

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.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.