Band 6 Static Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Cancer Services

Job summary
Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Cancer Services

An exciting Band 6 opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and innovative Cancer Occupational Therapy Service within the inpatient team. We are a forward thinking service, with our staff at the centre of achieving the vision for Guy's and St Thomas' cancer services: to be a world leader in caring for people with cancer by continuously innovating to improve the lives of our patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in supporting people with cancer through rehabilitation and symptom management.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop and advance your skills in cancer assessment, rehabilitation, and symptom management across all stages of the cancer pathway. You will join a supportive service that places a clear emphasis on staff development and professional growth.

We offer a comprehensive in-service training programme, ongoing professional development opportunities, and excellent support from experienced senior colleagues.

Main duties of the job
Supported by the senior occupational therapists in the team, the successful candidate will help oversee the specialist cancer wards at Guy's Hospital.

The role will focus on supporting the early assessment and intervention of patients on acute cancer wards, with the aim of improving the quality of patient care and patient flow. Depending on service needs, the team may also provide support to other wards across the Guy's Hospital site.

The successful candidate will assess and provide acute rehabilitation for their own varied caseload, while also providing support and leadership to junior members of the team.

This post offers an opportunity to develop and utilise specialist clinical skills in the management of people with complex health, acute rehabilitation and social care needs. It also provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills, broaden professional experience and contribute to wider local and national priorities in cancer care.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

About us
The Occupational Therapy service has a supportive and progressive management structure with departmental objectives founded upon the principles of the clinical governance framework and trust core values. Multi-disciplinary working within the Trust is well established and Students are accepted on placement from several training schools.

The Trust is committed to continuing the professional development of its workforce. The department has structured in-service training supported by personal and professional development plans and yearly appraisals. Staff are encouraged to attend courses to continue their clinical development and participate in multi-disciplinary training programmes. At Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing you with:- Professional expert advice, including access to our Professional Leads in our Community and Hospital settings

- An annual appraisal and personal development plan (PDR)

- Structured in-service development programs and regular supervision

- Support to undertake research, audit and service evaluation

- Training links to London Southbank and King's College Universities

- Support to develop your skills in presentation (for teaching)

Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification documentation for further information on the role and its requirements.

Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Previous experience

• Postgraduate experience in physical disability.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Experience in: Oncology within a specialist centre / Palliative Care / Neurosciences / Frailty

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

• Knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within a cancer service relating to client centred practice.
• Demonstrate sound techniques in applying a range of specialist sensory, physical and manual assessments and treatments.
• Ability to delegate appropriate tasks to Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor's, Assistants and students.
• Ability to support, supervise and educate students on practice placements, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technical Instructors.
• Understand and apply principles of risk management to clinical practice.
• Ability to analyse tasks and activities, synthesise findings and develop goal orientated treatment plans.

Desirable

• Previous experience of research and audit.

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication and interactive skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Well developed personal, organisational and time management skills.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.