Job summary
Band 7 (30 hrs) West Cornwall Hospital Occupational Therapy Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced Acute Medicine/Eldercare Occupational Therapist to lead our West Cornwall Hospital Occupational Therapy Team, working alongside the Team Lead Physiotherapist and nursing colleagues. If you have skills in assessment and discharge planning for complex patients, this could be the role for you.

The Occupational Therapy service at West Cornwall Hospital comprises a Band 6 (currently on maternity leave, backfill being advertised) a Band 5 rotational post and a Band 4 OT Support Worker.

Operational supervision for the Band 7 Team Lead is provided by the Therapy Lead for Acute services, and the Professional Lead Occupational Therapists are available for professional advice and support.

This is a fixed term/ secondment post for 12 months.

Main duties of the job
Job overview band 7
To provide a high standard Occupational therapy service.To maintain an agreed case load within in the clinical specialism, performing advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner.To undertake line manager duties for the team.To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices that provide high quality care and interventions.

About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time,
Job share
Reference number
156-8263489
Job locations
West Cornwall Hospital
Penzance
TR18 2PF
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

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.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of further formal study e.g. Postgraduate qualifications, (Postgraduate certificate/Diploma, Masters modules, or equivalent management qualification
• Member of relevant special interest group

Experience
Essential

• Experience in line with requirements for the role
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team, a good understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
West Cornwall Hospital
Penzance
TR18 2PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Therapy Lead - Acute
Marissa Heyman
marissa.heyman@nhs.net
07754747171

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).