Job responsibilities
We are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join our AHP team at our CQC rated Hospice in Newcastle
Salary:Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 6 £38,682 - 46,580 per annum
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week (9 am 5pm)
Contract Type:Permanent
Based:Newcastle Hospice
Closing date:16th March 2026
Interview date:TBC
This is a valuable opportunity to expand your experience and utilise your wide range of occupational therapy skills and knowledge to have a positive impact on what matters most to our patients and carers. You will work as part of a team specialising in palliative care, drawing on and contributing to the expertise of a wide range of professionals in a supportive environment. Marie Curie is a leading charity, helping to support people living with a wide range of palliative care conditions and those at end of life. Employment terms reflect those of the NHS.
This occupational therapy post encourages creative and collaborative working which will include outreach work and cross work between the inpatient unit and wellbeing centre. There is an emphasis on palliative rehabilitation, combining the best of traditional therapeutic activities and new technologies. You will provide occupational therapy to a varied caseload, including in-patients, and those accessing groups and clinics in our Support and Wellbeing Hub. Service development skills will be an advantage, as we are working to expand our reach. You will have the autonomy to contribute to shaping the services we offer. Excellent resources are available for training and development and a career development framework for AHP's is underway.
This is a rare and sought after post that will provide an opportunity to deliver occupational therapy outside of the boundaries of the NHS, working with a truly person centred approach within the hospice setting. You would sit within our therapy team, comprising of occupational therapy, physiotherapy, arts therapy and complementary therapy. As a hospice and charity, we promote equality of access to our services and aim to improve quality of life for people living with a terminal illness and for those supporting them.
What were looking for:
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration with HCPC
- Full driving license with business insurance
- Reliable and forward thinking with excellent communication skills
- Ideally with post qualification experience in the following areas: palliative rehabilitation, group facilitation, neurological expertise, domiciliary visits and seating assessments.
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance for all employees
To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Additional information
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.
