Job summary
Band 5 Occupational Therapist, Sutton37.5 hours a week
Award-Winning Patient CareWe're world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care.
What can we provide for you?The opportunity to work within the largest cancer centre in Europe and to build on your existing skills and experience. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and generous support for study leave and funding for continuing education.We offer a free shuttle service to and from Sutton station, which makes travel more convenient and hassle-free. We also offer parking on-site for staff who wish to drive to work.
How do we work?We take a genuinely multiprofessional approach to the rehabilitation of patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. Within a small team of Occupational Therapists the workload will vary from discharge planning to symptom management and rehabilitation. We have well-established links with community services with a commitment to the ongoing evaluation of clinical practice within the team.The Royal Marsden NHS Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with an international reputation for high quality patient care, research & development and education. We are one of the first Foundation Trusts in the UK.
Join the innovative healthcare team at the Royal Marsden Hospital and work alongside the new Oak Centre in Sutton. Be part of cutting-edge medical advancements, compassionate patient care, and a dynamic work environment. The state-of-the-art Oak Cancer Centre is a research and treatment facility that will help us accelerate the development of new cancer treatments, diagnose more cancers at an earlier stage and enhance the treatment experience for patients. Shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling career in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to excellence.
To make an informal enquiry or to visit us, please contact Maria Denise Pessoa Silva, Head OT, on 020 8661 3090
Main duties of the job
The Band 5 Occupational Therapist provides a high quality cost-effective occupational therapy service for the patient with cancer. As a qualified practitioner, the postholder is a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines. With the support of the Band 6 Occupational Therapist, they will organise occupational therapy activities within a defined clinical area and will also liaise closely with all members of the multi-professional rehabilitation team in the provision of a specialist input to a variety of education programmes.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Day care Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Assessing and prescribing the wheelchair and specialist seating needs for example paralysis, dystonia, major surgery, extreme fatigue, pressure relief of patients with cancer.
Assessing, designing and fabricating static or dynamic splints specific to the individual patients needs to enable maintenance and improvement in upper limb functioning.
Liaising with multi professional team within the hospital and community, to achieve optimum rehabilitation outcomes and planned coordinated packages of support across health and social care.
Taking a key role in organising and facilitating discharge planning case conferences where functional independent is paramount.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Assessing and prescribing the wheelchair and specialist seating needs for example paralysis, dystonia, major surgery, extreme fatigue, pressure relief of patients with cancer.
Assessing, designing and fabricating static or dynamic splints specific to the individual patients needs to enable maintenance and improvement in upper limb functioning.
Liaising with multi professional team within the hospital and community, to achieve optimum rehabilitation outcomes and planned coordinated packages of support across health and social care.
Taking a key role in organising and facilitating discharge planning case conferences where functional independent is paramount.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by UK College of Occupational Therapists.
- State Registration with Health & Care Professions Council for Occupational Therapy.
Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of dealing with oncology patients and their families / carers.
- Evidence of experience in clinical supervision and appraisal.
- Evidence of experience of principles and practice in audit, outcomes measurement and clinical governance.
- Attended: Approved fieldwork supervisor course.
- Attended: Accredited wheelchair course
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of functional assessment and treatment techniques for oncology and palliative care patients, including physical, cognitive, psychosocial functional assessments and treatment, as well as specific symptom and lifestyle management techniques (e.g. relaxation, anxiety, breathlessness and fatigue management).
- Risk assessment: Ability to carry out risk assessments concerning patients and staff safety, including Manual Handling.
- Ability to assess potential risks with regard to patients' discharge from hospital.
- Communication skills: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills as required in an oncology and palliative care setting. Ability to deal with imparting bad news.
- Written and documentation skills: Ability to produce professional reports and records including POMRs, multi-professional care plans, letters, assessments for hospital and external agencies.
- Reflective Skills: Ability to reflect on clinical practice.
- Educational skills: Ability to teach both patients and carers in areas relating to rehabilitation. Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations and education sessions to health care colleagues and members of public.
Desirable
- Ability to assess risks associated with lone working, take responsibility for reporting to colleagues and ensuring self and patient are safe at all times.
- Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Supervisory skills: Ability to fulfil supervisory role for undergraduate students.
- IT skills: Ability to enter data, prepare reports, formal written documentation and multi-media presentations.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by UK College of Occupational Therapists.
- State Registration with Health & Care Professions Council for Occupational Therapy.
Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of experience of dealing with oncology patients and their families / carers.
- Evidence of experience in clinical supervision and appraisal.
- Evidence of experience of principles and practice in audit, outcomes measurement and clinical governance.
- Attended: Approved fieldwork supervisor course.
- Attended: Accredited wheelchair course
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of functional assessment and treatment techniques for oncology and palliative care patients, including physical, cognitive, psychosocial functional assessments and treatment, as well as specific symptom and lifestyle management techniques (e.g. relaxation, anxiety, breathlessness and fatigue management).
- Risk assessment: Ability to carry out risk assessments concerning patients and staff safety, including Manual Handling.
- Ability to assess potential risks with regard to patients' discharge from hospital.
- Communication skills: Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills as required in an oncology and palliative care setting. Ability to deal with imparting bad news.
- Written and documentation skills: Ability to produce professional reports and records including POMRs, multi-professional care plans, letters, assessments for hospital and external agencies.
- Reflective Skills: Ability to reflect on clinical practice.
- Educational skills: Ability to teach both patients and carers in areas relating to rehabilitation. Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations and education sessions to health care colleagues and members of public.
Desirable
- Ability to assess risks associated with lone working, take responsibility for reporting to colleagues and ensuring self and patient are safe at all times.
- Organisational skills: Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
- Supervisory skills: Ability to fulfil supervisory role for undergraduate students.
- IT skills: Ability to enter data, prepare reports, formal written documentation and multi-media presentations.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
