Occupational Therapist - Band 5 to 6 Development

Job summary

Band 5 to Band 6 Occupational Therapist Development Post

22.5 hours per week

An exciting and rare opportunity has opened, to join our specialist team within St Lukes to help deliver our Strategy Every Death Matters, with a key focus on early intervention and identification of palliative and end of life care.

Within St Lukes therapy team their key focus is on palliative rehabilitation enabling people to live fully until they die.

We will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, depending on your needs or interest, to secure your place as a Band 6 Specialist OT in 18 months time with clear objectives and pathway towards a Band 6 role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working predominantly within the specialist community team, providing high standard of Occupational Therapy assessment with patients in their own home alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialist team. The AHP team offer an in-reach service to patients admitted to the In-Patient Unit, assisting in discharge planning and therapeutic interventions.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.Once in post you will be afforded the time and space to engage in specialised training and development opportunities to help you become a more enhanced Specialist Palliative and end of life OT.

If you are interested in this role and would like further information, please contactJen Nicholls(Nurse Consultant / Head of Community Services) on 07920561750 or 01752 964200 (Single Point of Access).

About us

Why work for St Lukes?

Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy.

Its worth setting up ajob alertor simply checking back in regularly because - as St Luke's continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - we're always evolving and new opportunities spring up, both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what you're looking for!

We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors, nurses and social workers, but also our colleagues more behind the scenes, from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers, administrators, educators and IT team. And that's just to name a few! It takes a vast variety of skills, experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly.

As an Employer of Choice, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes, but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. In addition, this gives you access a GP, and counselling and practical information helplines, 24/7.

While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding, knowing you're helping us make such an important difference, we recognise it's work that can be challenging emotionally. That's why, when you join us, we'll be here to support you all the way.