Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Introduction

Spring is a time of change and new beginnings which, for St Richards, is reflected in the transformation of our care.

We have redesigned and restructured our clinical services, and are introducing new and innovative ways of working to meet the increasing need for our support.

At St Richards, were all united in a common goal: providing the very best care for patients, the people close to them, and carers.

Main duties of the job

Hours 22.5hours 830-430 Tues, Thurs, Friday or Wed, Thurs, Friday.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative occupational therapist to join our team where you will be able to develop and utilise your palliative occupational therapy skills.

You will work as part of St Richards Hospices specialist multi-disciplinary palliative care team, contributing to the effective provision of rehabilitation and therapy services across all clinical services in the hospice or community, face to face or virtually including group work. For this you will need to hold a full driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes.

You will undertake holistic Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of palliative care patients as an autonomous practitioner, with support from colleagues for patients with complex needs.

You will have a minimum of 18 months post registration experience including; core rotations in respiratory, neurology and community work.

You will be excited to join a dynamic and innovative team bringing such attributes with you and will have excellent team working skills both within the therapy team and wider multi-disciplinary team.

You will have a good knowledge of holistic rehabilitative palliative care and be keen to develop your occupational therapy skills further within palliative care.

You will have a commitment to delivering high quality holistic patient care with a flexible working attitude.

About us

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;

• Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
• Supportive management keen to develop you
• Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
• Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe
• Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
• Free Will writing service

Apply to join our caring and compassionate team today.

We would encourage visits to the Hospice to find out more and speak to members of the team.

If you are interested in a visit to the Hospice, or would like further information please contact Alex Drury, Living Well Team Lead, phone 01905 958125, emailadrury@strichards.org.ukor Matt Tudor, Recruitment Co-ordinator 01905 958096, emailrecruitment@strichards.org.uk