Job summary
We are looking for a Bank Occupational Therapist with experience of Palliative Care to join our enthusiastic rehab team.
Contract: Bank
Salary: £20.20 per hour, Competency Band 6
Working
Pattern: Ad hoc to cover service needs between 08.00 and 17.00, Monday to Friday.
Based at: Cross-Site, Little Hulton and Heald Green
Call to
action - How to Apply
If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a
much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Gemma Spedding on 0161 702 5432 or email gspedding@sah.org.uk if
more information is required.
Applicants
must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at
this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced
DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within
the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training
appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.
All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and
responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working
Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty
2015.
Timescales
Closing
Date: 9th June 2025
Interview
Date: 19th June 2025
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the effective
delivery of Occupational Therapy services to inpatients and outpatients at the
hospice.
- The postholder will carry out clinical duties in accordance with hospice
policies, procedures and standards.
- The post holder must act in accordance with professional Codes of
Conduct at all times and will contribute and work collaboratively with the
wider MDT in line with the clinical and hospice strategy, values and business
objectives.
- The post holder
will deliver specialist clinical services as a Bank Occupational Therapist
- St Anns delivers a service across 2 sites and the post holder will lead
a service that delivers services across both sites. There will therefore be
occasions where you are required to travel and provide cross-site cover.
About us
At St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's
providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by
life-limiting illnesses.
We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding
person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St
Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.
You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve
our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Key
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10
years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
- Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
- Health cash plan
- Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
- Life cover
- Free parking
- Discounted lunches on site
- Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
- Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
- IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for
everyone to thrive and reach their potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Bank Occupational Therapist will:
- Assess and develop occupational Therapy treatment plans to meet the
needs of a range of patients with palliative care/life limiting conditions in
both an inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Lead, assess, plan and facilitate timely and effective discharges
from the in-patient unit in conjunction with the MDT.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
to promote and assist the delivery of effective personalised rehabilitation
services.
- Support student and assistant practitioner learning and education
when on duty.
- Be
aware of and contribute to delivering and maintaining the requirements of the
Care Quality Commission.
- Facilitate
group programmes/ sessions on topics relevant to the profession of Occupational
Therapy.
- Use
the incident reporting system appropriately.
- Support
the collection of relevant data and patient feedback to assist with service
development and organisational needs.
- Maintain
their own professional development in line with HCPC requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Bank Occupational Therapist will:
- Assess and develop occupational Therapy treatment plans to meet the
needs of a range of patients with palliative care/life limiting conditions in
both an inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Lead, assess, plan and facilitate timely and effective discharges
from the in-patient unit in conjunction with the MDT.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally
to promote and assist the delivery of effective personalised rehabilitation
services.
- Support student and assistant practitioner learning and education
when on duty.
- Be
aware of and contribute to delivering and maintaining the requirements of the
Care Quality Commission.
- Facilitate
group programmes/ sessions on topics relevant to the profession of Occupational
Therapy.
- Use
the incident reporting system appropriately.
- Support
the collection of relevant data and patient feedback to assist with service
development and organisational needs.
- Maintain
their own professional development in line with HCPC requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC
The Bank Occupational Therapist will be able to
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in a palliative care setting/or with people with palliative care needs.
- Demonstrate Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills relevant to or transferrable to the field of palliative care.
- Contribute to managing a complex Occupational Therapy caseload, assessing and managing risk appropriately and facilitating timely and effective discharges from the in-patient unit.
- Support the development of others including students.
- Manage competing demands and prioritise work effectively to meet service needs.
- Communicate effectively (verbal and written) and be able to adapt communication style to the situation.
- Use their own initiative and work independently.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Care Quality Commission requirements.
- Work effectively with the wider hospice MDT.
- Be able to access and use hospice IT systems including the patient administration system EMIS.
- Travel between hospice sites and into the community to visit patients homes.
- Demonstrate the values of the organisation with a sensitive, flexible, resilient and compassionate manner
Experience
Essential
- Have post registration clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist including working with people with long-term conditions or palliative care needs.
- Have experience of delivering Occupational Therapy in a range of settings ideally including lone working and community work.
- Have experience of assessing and managing needs in relation to safe moving and handling.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC
The Bank Occupational Therapist will be able to
Essential
- Demonstrate experience of working in a palliative care setting/or with people with palliative care needs.
- Demonstrate Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills relevant to or transferrable to the field of palliative care.
- Contribute to managing a complex Occupational Therapy caseload, assessing and managing risk appropriately and facilitating timely and effective discharges from the in-patient unit.
- Support the development of others including students.
- Manage competing demands and prioritise work effectively to meet service needs.
- Communicate effectively (verbal and written) and be able to adapt communication style to the situation.
- Use their own initiative and work independently.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Care Quality Commission requirements.
- Work effectively with the wider hospice MDT.
- Be able to access and use hospice IT systems including the patient administration system EMIS.
- Travel between hospice sites and into the community to visit patients homes.
- Demonstrate the values of the organisation with a sensitive, flexible, resilient and compassionate manner
Experience
Essential
- Have post registration clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist including working with people with long-term conditions or palliative care needs.
- Have experience of delivering Occupational Therapy in a range of settings ideally including lone working and community work.
- Have experience of assessing and managing needs in relation to safe moving and handling.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
