Band 6 Hospice Occupational Therapist

We are seeking a capable and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our client's Hospice/Palliative Care Unit based in Hackney, East London. This role is within easy reach of TfL and National Rail services

This is a full-time role, salary (£44,506 - £53,134) or a part-time opportunity of no less than 30 hours per week could be negotiated.

Reporting to the Band 7 Senior Occupational Therapist, you will;

- Be a core member of a specialist interdisciplinary palliative care team which includes Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy.

- Undertake specialised OT assessment and treatment of palliative care patients as an autonomous practitioner with support available from other therapists for patients with complex needs.

- Provide OT input to patients in the inpatient, respite and Day Hospice setting, providing specialist functional assessment in relation to patients being discharged home.

- To provide clinical specialist advise and clinical supervision within the service and to OT students on field work placement and rehab assistant as required.

- Contribute to, and take a leadership role in, projects, groups and teaching initiatives as a source of OT expertise and advice.

The Hospice comprises an Inpatient Unit (two 17 bed wards including respite beds), Community Palliative Care, Day services and various therapies including a volunteer led Empowered living team helping patients self manage their condition and maintain independence.

Services are provided for people with cancer and other life threatening illnesses and for their significant others.

Patients are admitted for assessment, symptom control, terminal care, rehabilitation, respite care and medical interventions from the catchment areas of East London and the city.

Person requirements:

Qualified Occupational Therapist with full HCPC registration.

Current or recent senior Band 5 (or equivalent) UK Hospice/Palliative Care experience or skills transferable from a Neuro-rehab or Older Adult Inpatient setting

Experience of working with carers individually and collectively

Experienced in supporting junior colleagues and trainees

A strong communicator who is able to communicate with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

Ability to make judgments and decisions with confidence.

The additional benefits of working for this organisation include:

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

A private pension scheme or continuation of NHS pension if applicable

A money back scheme on treatments (dental, opticians etc)

'cycle to work' 'scheme; helping you commute and keep fit for less

EAP (employee assistance programme) - support given for stress, financial issues, mental health issues

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Oncology & Palliative Care staff including OTs

As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Palliative Care OT role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.