Job summary
Occupational Therapist
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Church Road, Leckhampton
15 hours/week (some flexibility available to be over either 2 or 3 days)
£37,523 - £42,510 per annum, pro rata
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We are there when it matters.
Main duties of the job
About the role
The hospice has undergone a period of service development and we are now looking for an Occupational Therapist to meet the needs of our patients.
This exciting role will involve providing care to patients predominantly in the hospice inpatient unit, but also occasionally within their homes and in the hospice Community Hub building.
About us
About us
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham is Gloucestershires only inpatient unit for specialist palliative care.
We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.
We are able to provide care on our inpatient unit, virtually and in person though our Community Hub and in peoples homes through our Hospice at Home and community therapies service.
Benefits
Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
Company pension scheme
Continuation of NHS pension (T&Cs apply)27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays.
NHS annual leave honoured (T&Cs apply)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Enhanced sick pay.
Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non-Binary Individuals
Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.
https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
Our team is dynamic, friendly and supportive and includes established specialists in the field of palliative care.
This exciting role will suit an experienced practitioner with a broad knowledge base and experience of working in a wide variety of clinical fields, who wishes to specialise in the field of palliative medicine.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of palliative care interventions, high levels of technical competence, strong communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to work well within a close multi-disciplinary team.
If you are genuinely passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent and as comfortable as they can be, wed love to meet you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
Our team is dynamic, friendly and supportive and includes established specialists in the field of palliative care.
This exciting role will suit an experienced practitioner with a broad knowledge base and experience of working in a wide variety of clinical fields, who wishes to specialise in the field of palliative medicine.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of palliative care interventions, high levels of technical competence, strong communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to work well within a close multi-disciplinary team.
If you are genuinely passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent and as comfortable as they can be, wed love to meet you.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- About you
- We are looking for an experienced qualified Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent and as comfortable as they can be.
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate competent clinical ability, strong communication and inter-personal skills and be able to work well within a close multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience in palliative care is highly desirable but pay scale can reflect experience with the option of this being a developmental post if necessary.
- Diploma / BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
- Current and valid Registration with Health & Care Professions Council
- Knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning
- An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities
- An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to occupational performance
- An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information
- For any enquiries regarding this post please contact Becky Harris,
- Therapies Team Leader (01242) 246289.
- We strongly advise an informal visit prior to application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- About you
- We are looking for an experienced qualified Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent and as comfortable as they can be.
- The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate competent clinical ability, strong communication and inter-personal skills and be able to work well within a close multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience in palliative care is highly desirable but pay scale can reflect experience with the option of this being a developmental post if necessary.
- Diploma / BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
- Current and valid Registration with Health & Care Professions Council
- Knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning
- An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities
- An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to occupational performance
- An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information
- For any enquiries regarding this post please contact Becky Harris,
- Therapies Team Leader (01242) 246289.
- We strongly advise an informal visit prior to application.
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).