Specialist Occupational Therapist Neuro/Eldercare/Medicine

Job overview

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 As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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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.