Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about the delivery of high quality oncology services and optimising care. You will join our innovative and forward thinking team of Allied Health Professionals who work in a supportive environment with strong quality focus. We have a clear Trust values which underpin our drive to support you to meet your individual development needs and career aspirations.
You will be responsible for the delivery of highly specialist Occupational Therapy interventions for both inpatients and outpatients at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. You will be part of our fantastic OT team (5 WTE Occupational Therapists and 1.5 WTE Assistants). As a clinical specialist, you will have a lead role in the development and delivery of clinical OT service including leading on CAR-T within the Haem-oncology service. The role will include working closely with the OT team leader to support the specialist service delivery. Our main base in Liverpool was newly opened in 2020 and provides modern, excellently equipped office and clinical areas. Applicants should be HCPC registered, who can demonstrate suitable clinical experience. You will be able to adapt to change and unpredictable situations and will have excellent interpersonal, negotiation, team working, and problem solving skills.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for your own highly specialist CAR-T caseload and the supervision and development of junior staff and students at the trust. You will support the OT team leader in the delivery and development of clinical services.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
KindEmpoweredResponsibleInclusive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree OR Post graduate Diploma Occupational Therapy
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of working with patients with physical health conditions and the interplay of disease process and functional well being
- Specialist knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within physical health
- Specialist knowledge, application and analysis of standardised and non standardised assessment tools used within Occupational Therapy
- Ability to assess for and prescribe or advise on adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and wheelchairs
- Ability to work autonomously
- Understanding of audit and its role in clinical ? Specialist knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within the field of Oncology ? Knowledge of orthotics and/or splinting principles and availability to prevent deformity and manage pain and function practice/service development
- Knowledge of policies, procedure and guidelines relevant to this role
- Awareness of occupational therapy equipment and clinical reason(s) for use
- Understanding of NHS structure & systems Experience of providing clinical supervision to members of the team
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within the field of Oncology
- Knowledge of orthotics and/or splinting principles and availability to prevent deformity and manage pain and function
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration clinical experience working with patients with physical health conditions
- Experience in supervision / mentoring of junior staff, assistants and students
- Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology within a specialist centre, palliative care, neurosciences, outpatients
- Experience of delivering Occupational Therapy Interventions in a group setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree OR Post graduate Diploma Occupational Therapy
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of working with patients with physical health conditions and the interplay of disease process and functional well being
- Specialist knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within physical health
- Specialist knowledge, application and analysis of standardised and non standardised assessment tools used within Occupational Therapy
- Ability to assess for and prescribe or advise on adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and wheelchairs
- Ability to work autonomously
- Understanding of audit and its role in clinical ? Specialist knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within the field of Oncology ? Knowledge of orthotics and/or splinting principles and availability to prevent deformity and manage pain and function practice/service development
- Knowledge of policies, procedure and guidelines relevant to this role
- Awareness of occupational therapy equipment and clinical reason(s) for use
- Understanding of NHS structure & systems Experience of providing clinical supervision to members of the team
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within the field of Oncology
- Knowledge of orthotics and/or splinting principles and availability to prevent deformity and manage pain and function
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration clinical experience working with patients with physical health conditions
- Experience in supervision / mentoring of junior staff, assistants and students
- Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience in Oncology within a specialist centre, palliative care, neurosciences, outpatients
- Experience of delivering Occupational Therapy Interventions in a group setting
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
