Cornwall Council
Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist (Band 6) – East Cornwall (North Cornwall, Bodmin)
Are you a passionate, talented professional who stands as a strong advocate for independence and reablement? A champion of person-centred care—one who places individuals’ views and preferences at the heart of every decision?
Do you thrive on resilience, determination, and trustworthiness while actively seeking feedback and growth opportunities? Are you committed to sharing expertise and staying at the forefront of best practices within occupational therapy?
The Service & Team
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Locality Therapy Team based in East Cornwall (North Cornwall, Bodmin).
Our team includes:
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Rehabilitation Officers for the Hearing Impaired
- Vision Rehabilitation Specialists
- Technical Officers
You’ll be working within a Primary Care Network (PCN)—embracing multi-disciplinary, locality-based, and strength-focused care models to support our health colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
You will assess, evaluate, and develop person-centred, strength-based plans to enable individuals with long-term physical or social care needs to maintain functionality, independence, and safety within their communities.
Core Duties:
- Conduct person-centred assessments to determine functional and occupational abilities.
- Adapt solutions to prevent, reduce, and delay care needs, promoting timely and appropriate support.
- Collaborate on environmental and functional home assessments, linking with reablement and rehabilitation services as needed.
- Provide information, guidance, and recommendations around:
- Care equipment provision
- Minor and major adaptations
- Rehousing advice to optimise independence and well-being.
- Generate cost-efficient, innovative, and practical solutions for holistic care.
- Conduct seating and moving/handling assessments where relevant.
- Advocate for optimal care following evidence-based practice for positive outcomes.
- Operate under statutory safeguarding principles.
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This role welcomes discussions on full-time or part-time commitments, ensuring flexibility where possible.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Full professional qualification in Occupational Therapy (Diploma, Degree, Masters, or equivalent).
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Minimum Band 6 experience as an autonomous Occupational Therapist, preferably within the NHS or Adult Social Care.
Critical traits include:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Commitment to lifelong learning, sharing best practices across disciplines.
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Rewards & Benefits
Cornwall Council is shaping itself as an employer of choice, offering:
- Competitive salaries
- Defined benefit pension scheme (including voluntary extra contributions).
- Generous annual leave (savings plan available).
- Wellbeing initiatives like a national health and wellness programme.
- Employee benefits scheme with discounts on products and services.
- Flexible work patterns, including options to discuss part-time roles.
Location & Application
This public-facing role requires English language proficiency aligned with public sector standards and will include an enhanced DBS check.
Base: Bodmin, North Cornwall
For further details, contact:
- Deborah Latter (Therapy Lead East): 07973 813666
- Amy Solman (Therapy Practice Lead East): 0483 424712
Candidate’s Note: Applicants must submit a supporting statement detailing how your skills and experiences align with the role profile’s required competencies. Hard copies cannot be modified post-submission—contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk with any queries.
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