Occupational Therapist
Saint Francis Hospice
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Job summary
Are you an Occupational Therapist with a passion for palliative care, an enthusiasm for the delivery of a holistic, reliable and professional service to maintain or improve quality of life for those with life-limiting illnesses?
Do you have excellent communication and team working skills?
If so we would like to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registered and with skills, abilities and knowledge to become part of our established Therapies Team.
You will be using your valuable Occupational Therapy skills alongside a supportive, highly skilled, multi-professional team to support people with palliative care needs to promote and maintain their independence. The team covers the Inpatient Unit, community, groups and virtual work.
The role is diverse and rewarding. We provide excellent patient centred care and proud to uphold our values of being supportive, compassionate, inclusive and respectful, professional and always learning.
What can we offer a successful candidate?
We have an active Education team providing in-house training and supporting learning opportunities. Free Car parking and subsidised restaurant with a good selection available daily. Continuation of NHS Superannuation Pension Scheme, for existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme.
Please note that a DBS enhanced check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment screening for the successful candidate.
Want to Hear More? Please contact Kathryn Owens, Therapies Manager on 01708 753319 Ext. 2220 to discuss this opportunity or to arrange a visit to our Hospice.
About us
We are a dynamic, forward thinking organisation delivering a full range of specialist palliative care services for patients with life limiting illness. We achieved Outstanding in our CQC inspection & have reconfigured our services to meet the changing needs of our local community. We support 5 Clinical Commissioning Groups & have a robust governance structure in place. We provide inpatient clinical services within a modern, personal & friendly 18-bedded unit, as well as Specialist Community Crisis Support Service, Hospice at Home Service & Specialist Day Therapy Service. We also have the hospice Pepperell Education Centre that has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality education programmes and study days.
All communication regarding your application including invitations to interviews will be sent to the email address you have stated on your application form. Please ensure that you provide contact business email addresses for your referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.
Please note that we are a charity & not part of an NHS Trust & we are situated in a quiet location in the village of Havering-atte-Bower, outskirts of Romford, therefore please consider our location when applying.
Date posted
12 May 2022
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,557 to £38,563 a year Our posts do not attract the NHS high cost area allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0483-006
Job locations
St. Francis Hospice
Broxhill Road
Havering-atte-bower
Romford
RM4 1QH
Employer details
Employer name
Saint Francis Hospice
Address
St. Francis Hospice
Broxhill Road
Havering-atte-bower
Romford
RM4 1QH