Band 6 - Occupational Therapist - Truro - Pulse

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Band: 6
Location: Truro, Cornwall
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rate: Competitive — details to be discussed upon application

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our NHS client in Truro, Cornwall. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a beautiful coastal region while delivering high-quality care across community and/or acute settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and interventions to adults with a range of physical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and independence.
• Contribute to discharge planning, rehabilitation, and reablement services.
• Support service users in achieving their goals through personalised care plans and evidence-based practice.
• Supervise junior staff and students, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in line with NHS standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working in acute or community settings at Band 6 level (or equivalent)
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable for community roles)

How to Apply

If your experience aligns with this role, apply today! Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss your application in detail.

Why Work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. We understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way. Thanks to our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please contact our team at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure you receive the appropriate support throughout the process and into your placement.

Important Notice

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization’s Workforce Support and Safeguard List).