Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for Oncology and Haematology to join the Haem-Onc rotation.Our cancer services based at Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading specialist cancer centre.We offer the most up-to-date chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, which leads to one of the best survival rates in the country. In this specialist role,you will be the most senior therapist providing high quality occupational therapy, to inpatients with oncology and haematology conditions.

We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking and passionate therapist with excellent leadership, communication skills and advanced clinical skills, to join the team and deliver high quality, timely care. You will possess the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure. It is important that the successful applicant is a team player with a positive outlook, has enthusiasm and has the ability to learn and develop new skills.

You must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge and experience in Oncology and Haematology possessing highly specialist assessment, treatment and risk management skills. The ability to work autonomously, but also well within a multi-disciplinary team is essential, as is the ability to promote the role of Therapies and the implementation of evidence-based practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a therapy service meeting the needs of a multi-cultural and diverse population. As a senior member of a committed team they will provide high quality occupational therapy assessment and treatment of adult patients in cancer services at Imperial college healthcare NHS trust, on an inpatient. This post will be responsible for developing this service and evaluating the provision in conjunction with the clinical lead therapist. The post holder will complete annual rotations between the haematology inpatient/palliative care services at Hammersmith Hospital and the Oncology, neuro-oncology & palliative care services at Charing Cross Hospital.

The cancer service at Imperial provides secondary, tertiary and quaternary multi-modality diagnostics and treatments. It is one of the foremost cancer centres in the country. We hold national treatment centres for gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) and germ cell tumours, as well as the regional centre for nearly all complex cancer surgery and many diagnostics. We offer the most up-to-date chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, which leads to one of the best survival rates in the country. We strive to deliver a high quality, comprehensive and patient-focused service for all our cancer patients in a compassionate and supportive manner, empowering them to rebuild their lives.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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