Job summary
Occupational Therapist
22.5 hours per week
Salary£36,920 per annum (FTE: £48,526 pa)
Closing Date8th May 2025
About Us
Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient,
day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and
support to their families/carers. We are
committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us
and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be
themselves at work.
Due to retirement, we are currently looking for an experienced Occupational
Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Position Overview
As an Occupational Therapist in our hospice, you will play a key role in
supporting patients at the end of life by enhancing their functional abilities
and promoting their comfort, dignity, and independence. You will work closely
with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to provide personalised
therapy that aligns with each patients goals and wishes. Your expertise will
contribute to creating an environment of peace and comfort whilst supporting
people to live well during this significant stage of life.
Please
note that we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role.
Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our
sponsorship for your application to be considered.
About us
Oakhaven Hospice
serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and
community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their
families/carers. We are committed to
equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our
mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams,
celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and evaluate patients' physical and cognitive abilities to create individualised therapy plans.
- Design and implement therapeutic interventions aimed at improving patients' comfort and quality of life.
- Collaborate with the hospice multi- disciplinary team, including nurses and doctors to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
- Provide recommendations for assistive devices, home modifications, and adaptive strategies to promote independence.
- Offer education and emotional support to families and caregivers, helping them understand the role of occupational therapy in end-of-life care.
- Monitor and document patients progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Advocate for patient preferences and help manage their care in alignment with their wishes and goals.
- Work across our In-patient, community, Day Hospice and Wellbeing services.
Qualifications & Experience:
- The successful applicant will have a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Minimum of 4 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist, with a focus on palliative care, end-of-life, or hospice settings.
- Proven experience in working with patients facing life-limiting conditions and providing therapy to support functional independence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work empathetically with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt interventions to meet individual patient needs.
- A deep understanding of the challenges and emotional aspects associated with end-of-life care.
Desirable:
- Certification in palliative care or other related advanced training.
- Experience in a hospice or palliative care setting.
- Knowledge of local resources available for end-of-life care and family support.
- Advanced communication skills training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and evaluate patients' physical and cognitive abilities to create individualised therapy plans.
- Design and implement therapeutic interventions aimed at improving patients' comfort and quality of life.
- Collaborate with the hospice multi- disciplinary team, including nurses and doctors to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
- Provide recommendations for assistive devices, home modifications, and adaptive strategies to promote independence.
- Offer education and emotional support to families and caregivers, helping them understand the role of occupational therapy in end-of-life care.
- Monitor and document patients progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Advocate for patient preferences and help manage their care in alignment with their wishes and goals.
- Work across our In-patient, community, Day Hospice and Wellbeing services.
Qualifications & Experience:
- The successful applicant will have a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Minimum of 4 years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist, with a focus on palliative care, end-of-life, or hospice settings.
- Proven experience in working with patients facing life-limiting conditions and providing therapy to support functional independence.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work empathetically with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt interventions to meet individual patient needs.
- A deep understanding of the challenges and emotional aspects associated with end-of-life care.
Desirable:
- Certification in palliative care or other related advanced training.
- Experience in a hospice or palliative care setting.
- Knowledge of local resources available for end-of-life care and family support.
- Advanced communication skills training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working
- Experience working across a broad range of specialities
- Experience of working in an oncology or palliative care setting
- Proven experience of working effectively in a team
- Experience of managing/leading staff and/or volunteers
- Experience of teaching and facilitating others
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful applicant will have a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification and be registered with the Health Professions Council.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with patients, the multi-disciplinary team and across organisations with individuals at a range of levels
- Excellent verbal, written and personal communications skills, confident and articulate
- Ability to communicate effectively with people about difficult or sensitive topics and/or in difficult circumstances
- Excellent judgment and good decision making skills
- Able to work accurately with excellent attention to details
- Ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people
- IT literate (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, databases)
- Innovative, motivational and resourceful practitioner
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working
- Experience working across a broad range of specialities
- Experience of working in an oncology or palliative care setting
- Proven experience of working effectively in a team
- Experience of managing/leading staff and/or volunteers
- Experience of teaching and facilitating others
Qualifications
Essential
- The successful applicant will have a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification and be registered with the Health Professions Council.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with patients, the multi-disciplinary team and across organisations with individuals at a range of levels
- Excellent verbal, written and personal communications skills, confident and articulate
- Ability to communicate effectively with people about difficult or sensitive topics and/or in difficult circumstances
- Excellent judgment and good decision making skills
- Able to work accurately with excellent attention to details
- Ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people
- IT literate (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, databases)
- Innovative, motivational and resourceful practitioner
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
