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Title: Occupational Therapist
Salary: Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale, aligned with AFC BAND AFC Band 6 35,392-42,618
Hours per week: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands
Closing date: 10th July 2023
Interview date: TBC
Are you looking for a rare and valuable opportunity to expand your experience working as part of an MDT in palliative care? A post has arisen for a dynamic, self-motivated occupational therapist to work for our leading charity, helping to support people living with a wide range of palliative care conditions and those at end of life.
This post encourages creativity and collaborative working. There is an emphasis on palliative rehabilitation; combining the best of traditional therapeutic activities and new technologies. Service development skills will be an advantage, as we embrace the post-covid landscape, exploring the risks and benefits of adopting new technologies. An interest or expertise in neurological conditions would be an advantage. Excellent resources are available for training and development.
This is a rare and sought-after post that will give the individual an opportunity to experience delivery of occupational therapy outside of the boundaries of the NHS, working with a truly person-centred care approach, both in the community and within the hospice setting. As a hospice we promote equality of access to our services and aim to promote quality of life for people living with a terminal illness and for those supporting them.
What we are looking for:
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy with post qualification experience in the following areas; palliative rehabilitation, group facilitation, neurological expertise, domiciliary visits and seating assessments.
- Registration with HCPC
- Reliable and forward thinking with excellent communication skills
- Full driving licence with business insurance
What?s in it for you:
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working
- Beautiful working environment
For more information or an informal chat please contact Lisa Shyamalan (therapy team lead) at lisa.shyamalan@mariecurie.org.uk
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Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
