Specialist Occupational Therapist - Oncology maternity cover in Shrewsbury inShrewsbury PUBLISHED THU 12 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient team therapy team at RSH for 9 month maternity leave cover. This post holder will work clinically on our Oncology ward at RSH collaborating with a Band 5 and 6 Physiotherapist. The post holder will work closely with the Macmillan Integrated Therapy Team to provide expert Oncology knowledge and advice to Therapy colleagues within the wider Inpatient team.
The post is based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The post includes involvement in the in service training rota as well as clinical supervision of both therapy staff and students.
Participation in the weekend discharge rota will be expected.
The post holder will treat Oncology patients on Ward 23 including rehabilitation and discharge planning which may be complex.
We encourage perspective candidates to contact for further information regarding this exciting opportunity and welcome anyone wishing to visit us for a look around the area and to meet the excellent staff working within the service.
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Benefits
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