Band 6: £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
CANCER NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PARKING
Opportunity to work in a leading cancer hospital and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients undergoing treatment.
Join a supportive and friendly team of qualified Occupational Therapists, fostering a collaborative working environment.
Access to excellent internal and external Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Generous support for study leave, encouraging ongoing education and professional growth.
Onsite parking available, making it more convenient for commuting to work.
Be an integral part of a multi-professional rehabilitation team, promoting coordinated care and comprehensive support for patients.
Engage in a diverse range of activities, including assessment, fabrication of splints, and teaching specialized strategies for symptom management.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist to join their team at the Sutton hospital, focusing on providing high-quality care to adult patients undergoing cancer treatment. The role involves assessing patients, designing appropriate interventions, and collaborating with a multi-professional rehabilitation team to enhance outcomes. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing tailored occupational therapy activities, supporting discharge planning, and delivering education programs to patients and their families regarding symptom management.
This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and study leave, alongside benefits such as onsite parking. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in occupational therapy, contributing to both inpatient and outpatient care while helping to improve patients' functional independence.
This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and study leave, alongside benefits such as onsite parking. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in occupational therapy, contributing to both inpatient and outpatient care while helping to improve patients' functional independence.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a leading Cancer Hospital in London, and the Occupational Therapy Department is recruiting to a full time, Band 6 role in our Sutton hospital (which attracts outer London weighting) to work across Adult wards and outpatients.
You will be joining a supportive and friendly team of qualified Occupational Therapists working in an acute setting to support needs of patients undergoing cancer treatment across all tumour groups. There is excellent internal and external CPD opportunities, generous support for study leave, parking onsite, and comprehensive staff benefits via Viv up.
- The Band 6 Occupational Therapist is an active member of a team that provides a high quality, evidence based occupational therapy service for the patient with cancer.
- As a skilled practitioner, the potholder is a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines.
- With the support of the Band 7 Occupational Therapist, they will organise occupational therapy activities within a defined clinical area and will also liaise closely with all members of the multi-professional rehabilitation team in the provision of a specialist input to a variety of education programmes.
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For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- Assessing, designing and fabricating static or dynamic splints specific to the individual patients needs to enable maintenance and improvement in upper limb functioning.
- Liaising with multi professional team within the hospital and community, to achieve optimum rehabilitation outcomes and planned coordinated packages of support across health and social care.
- Taking a key role in organising and facilitating discharge planning case conferences where functional independent is paramount.
- Teaching patients specialised strategies aimed towards the management of symptoms related to cancer e.g. relaxation and anxiety management, breathlessness and fatigue management.
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To work as a Senior Occupational Therapist in the UK, you'll need a combination of educational qualifications, clinical skills, and soft skills. Here’s a breakdown of the essential skills and qualifications:
Educational Qualifications
1. Degree in Occupational Therapy: A recognized qualification, such as a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
2. HCPC Registration: You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice as an occupational therapist in the UK.
Clinical Skills
1. Advanced Assessment Skills: Ability to perform comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs, strengths, and challenges.
2. Intervention Planning: Skills in developing and implementing personalized intervention plans to support individuals in achieving their goals.
3. Rehabilitation Techniques: Proficiency in various rehabilitation methods, including therapeutic exercises, adaptive techniques, and assistive technology.
4. Knowledge of Conditions: Strong understanding of physical, mental, and developmental health issues, as well as age-related conditions.
5. Team Collaboration: Experience working in multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and support for clients.
Professional Skills
1. Case Management: Skills in managing a caseload effectively, ensuring appropriate and timely interventions.
2. Supervisory Skills: Ability to mentor and supervise junior therapists and support staff, providing guidance and support in clinical practice.
3. Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Understanding of current research and best practices in occupational therapy to inform clinical decisions.
Soft Skills
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and relate to clients’ experiences and needs, fostering a supportive therapeutic relationship.
3. Problem-Solving Abilities: Critical thinking and adaptability to address complex patient needs and develop creative solutions.
4. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage a sizable caseload, and meet deadlines efficiently.
Additional Skills
1. Cultural Competency: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and cultures to provide inclusive care.
2. Continuing Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development to stay updated with the latest practices and standards in occupational therapy.
Qualifications for Senior Roles
- Experience: Significant experience in the field, typically at least 3-5 years post-qualification, with experience in specific areas of occupational therapy.
- Specialization: Additional training or certifications in specialized areas of occupational therapy (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, etc.) can be advantageous.
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