B6 Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Cancer Clinic

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

B6 Occupational Therapist - Cancer Outpatient Clinic - Guy's Cancer Centre.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our large and dynamic Occupational Therapy cancer service within our outpatient team providing clinics at Guy's Cancer Centre. We pride ourselves on being a pioneering, forward-thinking and research driven team, continuously innovating and striving to best meet our patients' needs and achieving the vision for 'Guy's Cancer'. We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapist with excellent clinical and people management skills to join our team and support ongoing developments of the service.

Main duties of the job

Our Specialist Cancer Occupational Therapy clinics support cancer patients with symptoms related to both the disease and its treatments, meeting their rehabilitation and supportive care needs to optimise functional well-being, safety at home, and treatment outcomes. This role will involve developing specialist skills to address symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, breathlessness, cognitive changes, and functional sensory and motor issues. The role encompasses working within consultant-led clinics where we play an integral role in the MDT and providing therapy led rehabilitation clinics and groups.

About us

This position offers a unique opportunity for you to enhance your clinical skills and experience in this rewarding field. The role is embedded within a large and dynamic Cancer Occupational Therapy team, bolstered by a diverse range of senior support that facilitates extensive in-service training and supervision. You will need to be enthusiastic and flexible with excellent communication skills to manage a varied and complex role. We are looking for a motivated clinician to support the ongoing developments within this forward-thinking service, helping us to lead the way in defining the Occupational Therapy role in cancer rehabilitation. A part of this specialist role will include working with the team to enhance and develop the service in line with key developments, national priorities and guidance in Cancer care.

Date posted

16 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year p.a. inc. HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-LIS7792

Job locations

Guy's Hospital and Cancer Centre

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification documentation for further information on the role and its requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification documentation for further information on the role and its requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Previous experience

Essential

Postgraduate experience in physical disability.
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

Experience in physical disability
Experience in: Oncology within a specialist centre / Palliative Care / Neurosciences / Frailty

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

Knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within a cancer service relating to client centred practice.
Knowledge and understanding of activity/occupation in relation to work and wellbeing.
Demonstrate sound techniques in applying a range of specialist sensory, physical and manual assessments and treatments.
Up to date knowledge of national initiatives and legislation relating to Health and Social Care.
Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
Ability to support, supervise and educate students on practice placements, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technical Instructors.
Understand and apply principles of risk management to clinical practice.
Ability to prioritise tasks for self and others.

Desirable

Previous experience of research and audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Education

Essential

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy

Previous experience

Essential

Postgraduate experience in physical disability.
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

Experience in physical disability
Experience in: Oncology within a specialist centre / Palliative Care / Neurosciences / Frailty

Skills/Knowledge/ Ability

Essential

Knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within a cancer service relating to client centred practice.
Knowledge and understanding of activity/occupation in relation to work and wellbeing.
Demonstrate sound techniques in applying a range of specialist sensory, physical and manual assessments and treatments.
Up to date knowledge of national initiatives and legislation relating to Health and Social Care.
Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
Ability to support, supervise and educate students on practice placements, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Technical Instructors.
Understand and apply principles of risk management to clinical practice.
Ability to prioritise tasks for self and others.

Desirable

Previous experience of research and audit.

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.