Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced AHP to join the Homefirst team in Central Cornwall.  This position is open to Occupational Therapists who have experience of working in the community and wish to develop their assessment, care planning and reablement skills whilst being part of a dynamic, progressive, integrated multiagency, multidisciplinary team.

The Homefirst team is part of the integrated community team in the Central comprising of registered and non-registered nursing, therapy and administrative staff working collaboratively with partner organisations to support the intermediate care needs of our local population.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

Proposed Interview Date: 10th of June 

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of care. You will assist in the interpretation of information relevant to the patient’s condition/progress, identify problems and needs of patient and set realistic goals. 

You will need to have excellent organisational skills combined with a wide knowledge base and experience of working in older person’s services.

We will offer a supportive working environment in which to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills, a structured in-service training programme; appraisal and supervision system.
CPD is actively supported through regular supervision and staff training

The team are based at St. Austell Hospital, but we cover the entire geographical area of Central Cornwall, so a UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work use is essential.

This is a full-time post, days are planned over a 7-day rota, so this post does involve regular weekend working and the successful candidate must be flexible with their working days. The service covers the hours of 8-8, with Assessors working 8-6pm

Working for our organisation

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.