Job summary
To assess and treat own specialist caseload of patients andmaintain own records as an autonomous practitioner, seekingsupport for more complex cases from the Macmillan OccupationalTherapy Team Leader. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties asan autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for theoccupational therapy needs of inpatients and outpatients attendingthe Trust.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the delivery of a comprehensive occupational therapy service, undertaking appropriateassessment, treatment planning and implementation for patients with diverse or complex presentation andmultiple pathologies.To use advanced clinical reasoning skills to ensure optimal functional outcome for patients includingcomplex discharge planning and to support patients with changing and deteriorating function.To work in conjunction with the MDT members to coordinate safe and effective interventions, employingTrust and departmental guidelines.To provide supervision and training for the Macmillan therapy assistant staff linked to the occupationaltherapy service. To provide training to staff as part of the Trust's educational programme on the role ofoccupational therapy and the specialist interventions the team provides.To be willing to participate in training courses and study days to develop own continuous professionaldevelopment as required by the service.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are - - Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are embedded within the job advert and this details all of the main responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are embedded within the job advert and this details all of the main responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professional Council registered
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training in relevant area.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Good knowledge of occupational therapy in relevant areas i.e. Oncology / Palliative and Supportive Care
Desirable
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy in associated areas including neurology, orthopaedics, acute medical care.
- Excellent knowledge of OT in Oncology / Palliative and Supportive care
Experience
Essential
- Some experience at Band 6 level in relevant area Varied post registration experience at Band 5 level
Desirable
- Additional specialist experience in oncology / palliative and supportive care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professional Council registered
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training in relevant area.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Good knowledge of occupational therapy in relevant areas i.e. Oncology / Palliative and Supportive Care
Desirable
- Knowledge of Occupational Therapy in associated areas including neurology, orthopaedics, acute medical care.
- Excellent knowledge of OT in Oncology / Palliative and Supportive care
Experience
Essential
- Some experience at Band 6 level in relevant area Varied post registration experience at Band 5 level
Desirable
- Additional specialist experience in oncology / palliative and supportive care
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
