Senior Occupational Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated occupational therapist to join a specialist Acute Dementia Unit. The role involves providing expert occupational therapy assessments and interventions for individuals with acute mental health needs alongside dementia. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote independence, well-being, recovery, and person-centered care. The ideal candidate is a compassionate practitioner passionate about improving outcomes for people living with dementia in an inpatient setting.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for patients with dementia and complex mental health needs.
- Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans that promote independence and maximize functional ability.
- Undertake cognitive, functional, and environmental assessments to inform discharge planning.
- Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Provide specialist advice regarding dementia care, meaningful occupation and risk management.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the delivery of evidence-based practice.
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
- HCPC registration
- CPD portfolio containing evidence of active involvement of CPD activities
- Relevant Post-Graduate qualification, e.g. AMPS,DBT, SI, Psychosocial intervention or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
- Substantial Post registration experience as an OT, predominantly in mental health.
- Highly developed clinical knowledge base in mental health and psychosocial interventions
- Highly developed knowledge of the Principles of Recovery and Social Inclusion
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with rehabilitation principles.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Occupational Therapist
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Join Our Dedicated Acute Dementia Team An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated occupational therapist to join our specialist Acute Dementia Unit. We are looking for a compassionate practitioner with a passion for improving outcomes for people living with dementia who require assessment, treatment, and support within an inpatient setting.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert occupational therapy assessments and interventions to support individuals experiencing acute mental health needs alongside dementia. You will play a key role in promoting independence, well-being, recovery and person-centered care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for patients with dementia and complex mental health needs.
- Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans that promote independence and maximize functional ability.
- Undertake cognitive, functional, and environmental assessments to inform discharge planning.
- Work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Provide specialist advice regarding dementia care, meaningful occupation and risk management.
- Contribute to service devel
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