Are you a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist looking to develop your specialist skills in stroke rehabilitation?
We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated team at Rosewarne Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) , based within Camborne Redruth Community Hospital . This exciting opportunity is available as either a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist or a Band 5-6 Developmental Post for the right candidate.
Rosewarne SRU is a well-established inpatient rehabilitation unit providing specialist care and rehabilitation for people following stroke. The unit plays a vital role within the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Stroke Pathway , supporting individuals to maximise their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals following acute care.
As part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan and deliver evidence-based rehabilitation programmes, enabling patients and their families to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will work closely with physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, nurses, medical staff and wider community services to ensure seamless, person-centred care.
We are proud of our forward-thinking approach to stroke rehabilitation and are committed to innovation, quality improvement and the ongoing development of our staff. The successful candidate will receive excellent support, supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development.
As a valued member of our specialist stroke team, you will undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and deliver highly skilled rehabilitation interventions for patients with a wide range of physical, cognitive, perceptual, visual and communication difficulties following stroke.
You will work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and colleagues across health and social care services to develop rehabilitation plans, facilitate safe and timely discharge, and support patients through their recovery journey. The role includes participation in multidisciplinary meetings, discharge planning, family meetings and best interest discussions, ensuring coordinated care throughout the patient's rehabilitation pathway.
You will have opportunities to develop specialist skills in areas such as:
Stroke rehabilitation and neurological recovery
Cognitive, perceptual and visual assessment
Upper limb rehabilitation
Specialist seating and positioning
Fatigue and pain management
Complex discharge planning
Capacity and consent assessments
Home environment assessments and community rehabilitation planning
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 5,000 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 10 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.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
