Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our innovative and forward thinking team of Allied Health Professionals at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
As one of the UKs leading Cancer Centres, we provide highly specialist cancer care to a population of over 2.7 million people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and surrounding areas including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care, and who demonstrates our Trust values of being: Kind, Empowered, Inclusive and Responsible.
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, consisting of 2.5 Band 7s, 2.5 Band 6s, plus Therapy Assistants who work across our OT and Physiotherapy.
As a Clinical Specialist, you will have a lead role in the clinical leadership and support of the Occupational Therapy team. In conjunction with the Occupational Therapy Team Lead, you will facilitate the continued provision of a high quality, patient centred service, adhering to evidence based practice.
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialised Occupational Therapy Service to a specialist caseload of Oncology patients, both inpatients and outpatients.
To manage a complex caseload within a specialist cancer inpatient service including using advances clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to provide assessments and treatments in a holistic and client centred way.
To be responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy clinical services and protocols within the field of Oncology.
To be responsible for the clinical leadership and support of a team of Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants through offering advice, guidance and clinical supervision as appropriate
To support Occupational Therapy students on practice placements
To support the Occupational Therapy Team Leader to develop the Occupational Therapy service as part of the Allied Health Professions within the Trust.
In conjunction with the Occupational Therapy Team Leader monitor the Occupational Therapy service through audit and research opportunities.
To develop effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary teams to provide high standards of care.
To provide highly specialist and expert knowledge, education, advice and support to fellow healthcare professionals within the multidisciplinary team
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 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 working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in supervision / mentoring of junior staff, assistants and students
- 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 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 working with a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in supervision / mentoring of junior staff, assistants and students
- 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).
