Job summary
Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Oncology
12 Month Fixed term contract
37.5 hours per week
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and the Royal Free. As well as providing oncology services for the local areas we are a specialist center for some cancers.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with skills and knowledge in oncology and palliative care to join our dynamic oncology multidisciplinary therapy team working between primarily at Marie Curie Hospice, Hampstead and as part of the Oncology therapy team at the Royal Free Hospital.
The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. In particular you should have proven experience in oncology and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification, we would welcome your application.
To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website at: www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.
Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A& E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.
From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow:
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- oHPC Registration in OT
- oCompleted relevant post registration specialist courses for example: -OT assessments of specific conditions -OT treatment approaches -Outcome measures -Supervision Skills Training for staff and students -OT Practice Educator course
Desirable
- oMember of Specialist OT Section group
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, predominately working with patients with physical and cognitive disabilities
- oExperience of working within oncology services and palliative care
- oExperience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff.
- oExperience of teaching and supervising OT students.
- oDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
Desirable
- oMotivational Interviewing/ Advanced communication skills
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oEvidence of advanced clinical reasoning and management of complex cases.
- oEvidence of identification and understanding of clinical deterioration within palliative care and its application to clinical decision making
- oEvidence of a clear understanding of the role of OT in relevant specialised area.
- oKnowledge and experience in the use of occupational therapy models of practice
- oKnowledge and or experience in service development and evaluation
- oAbility to identify and clinically reason the need for appropriate assistive aids and adaptations to maximise a patient's safety and independence, including community and hospital hoists.
- oDemonstrate effective communication skills both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences including service users, carers and other professionals.
- oAbility to prioritise own workload (clinical and non-clinical activities) and demonstrate effective time management.
- oExperience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
- oDemonstrated ability to lead on discharge planning and support patients, carers, and MDT colleagues in decision making surrounding discharge of complex patients.
- oAbility to lead, support, and motivate colleagues and junior members of the team
- oDemonstrated clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
- oKnowledge of current health and social care policies and application in clinical area and daily practice
- oAbility to demonstrate a commitment to best practice and awareness of relevant national standards/guidelines.
- oKnowledge of quality assurance and audit programmes in line with requirements for Clinical Governance
- oAbility to demonstrate self-direction in thought and practice.
- oKnowledge of research and development process, Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- oProfessional fluent in written and oral English.
- oA flexible approach to service delivery and needs.
- oAbility to manage conflict and support members of the team with conflict resolution
Other
Essential
- oUnderstanding and compliance of: ocurrent NHS and Social Care Policies oEqual Opportunities
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- oHPC Registration in OT
- oCompleted relevant post registration specialist courses for example: -OT assessments of specific conditions -OT treatment approaches -Outcome measures -Supervision Skills Training for staff and students -OT Practice Educator course
Desirable
- oMember of Specialist OT Section group
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, predominately working with patients with physical and cognitive disabilities
- oExperience of working within oncology services and palliative care
- oExperience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff.
- oExperience of teaching and supervising OT students.
- oDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.
Desirable
- oMotivational Interviewing/ Advanced communication skills
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oEvidence of advanced clinical reasoning and management of complex cases.
- oEvidence of identification and understanding of clinical deterioration within palliative care and its application to clinical decision making
- oEvidence of a clear understanding of the role of OT in relevant specialised area.
- oKnowledge and experience in the use of occupational therapy models of practice
- oKnowledge and or experience in service development and evaluation
- oAbility to identify and clinically reason the need for appropriate assistive aids and adaptations to maximise a patient's safety and independence, including community and hospital hoists.
- oDemonstrate effective communication skills both verbally and in writing to a range of audiences including service users, carers and other professionals.
- oAbility to prioritise own workload (clinical and non-clinical activities) and demonstrate effective time management.
- oExperience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
- oDemonstrated ability to lead on discharge planning and support patients, carers, and MDT colleagues in decision making surrounding discharge of complex patients.
- oAbility to lead, support, and motivate colleagues and junior members of the team
- oDemonstrated clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.
- oKnowledge of current health and social care policies and application in clinical area and daily practice
- oAbility to demonstrate a commitment to best practice and awareness of relevant national standards/guidelines.
- oKnowledge of quality assurance and audit programmes in line with requirements for Clinical Governance
- oAbility to demonstrate self-direction in thought and practice.
- oKnowledge of research and development process, Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- oProfessional fluent in written and oral English.
- oA flexible approach to service delivery and needs.
- oAbility to manage conflict and support members of the team with conflict resolution
Other
Essential
- oUnderstanding and compliance of: ocurrent NHS and Social Care Policies oEqual Opportunities
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).
