Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) team.Palliative care is evolving rapidly to meet growing demand and shifting societal expectations. Join us in redefining what palliative care can be--because this is your opportunity to help build a future where every person receives the care they deserve.
We are seeking a positive and compassionate individual with a strong commitment to delivering excellent patient care. The successful candidate will work closely with individuals facing life-limiting conditions, supporting them to maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life through meaningful activity and personalised interventions.
The Therapy team delivers clinically effective, person-centred care across multiple sites within CCICP, serving the communities of South Cheshire and Vale Royal. The team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, and Therapy Assistants, and works closely with Community SPC Nurses, Medics, and St Luke's Hospice as part of the wider Specialist Palliative Care network.
We are ideally looking for an established Band 7 Occupational Therapist with specialist palliative care experience. However, we welcome applications from Band 6 Occupational Therapists with extensive experience in community settings or managing complex long-term conditions, for consideration as a Band 6-7 development role.
Main duties of the job
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Deliver holistic assessments and tailored interventions to support patients' independence and dignity
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Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care
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Identify opportunities for service improvement and contribute to quality initiatives
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Support the development of resources, pathways, and best practices
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Provide education and guidance to patients, carers, and colleagues
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Participate in audits and reflective practice to enhance service delivery
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as a Highly Specialist Clinician, responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with complex palliative care needs in the community. Providing advanced level assessment and intervention for patients with life limiting illnesses referred into the service. This may include cancer, degenerative neurological conditions, heart failure, and dementia.
- To provide expert advice and act as a source of expertise in the management of multiple complex conditions. To provide guidance to other health care professionals and members of the MDT.
- To act as a lead clinician within specialist area, supporting the operational delivery of the service within CCICP. You will be responsible for service development initiatives and drive service developments, while ensuring consistent service delivery within CCICP.
To maintain and develop links with the wider MDT to support and improve therapy pathways between hospital and community settings within the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as a Highly Specialist Clinician, responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with complex palliative care needs in the community. Providing advanced level assessment and intervention for patients with life limiting illnesses referred into the service. This may include cancer, degenerative neurological conditions, heart failure, and dementia.
- To provide expert advice and act as a source of expertise in the management of multiple complex conditions. To provide guidance to other health care professionals and members of the MDT.
- To act as a lead clinician within specialist area, supporting the operational delivery of the service within CCICP. You will be responsible for service development initiatives and drive service developments, while ensuring consistent service delivery within CCICP.
To maintain and develop links with the wider MDT to support and improve therapy pathways between hospital and community settings within the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered.
- Car driver OR able to travel for work purposes to visit patients in their own home
- Clinical educator training
- Advanced communication skills training
- Post registration training courses relevant to specialism - eg managing long term conditions/end of life care
Desirable
- Member of relevant professional body & specialist sub-groups
- Leadership training
- Masters level courses relevant to specialism
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience relevant to specialism - specialist palliative care/long term conditions/cancer/end of life care
- Post registration experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge & skills relevant to specialism - eg palliative and end of life care/neurological assessment & intervention/specialist equipment
- Advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills - including teaching/mentoring
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registered.
- Car driver OR able to travel for work purposes to visit patients in their own home
- Clinical educator training
- Advanced communication skills training
- Post registration training courses relevant to specialism - eg managing long term conditions/end of life care
Desirable
- Member of relevant professional body & specialist sub-groups
- Leadership training
- Masters level courses relevant to specialism
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience relevant to specialism - specialist palliative care/long term conditions/cancer/end of life care
- Post registration experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical knowledge & skills relevant to specialism - eg palliative and end of life care/neurological assessment & intervention/specialist equipment
- Advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills - including teaching/mentoring
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).
