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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (12 months or until postholder returns, whichever is earlier)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
158-24-347-AHP
Employer
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust logo

Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 6

 

Please note that applications are accepted only by completion of our application form. If you have any needs that prevent you from applying in this way and participating in our online recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0151 5565176 or [email protected] at the earliest opportunity to ensure that support can be provided. Adjustments can be made for you during application and interview.

We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk).

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date; therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.

If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.  It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to non-shortlisted candidates.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.

 

Job overview

To assess and treat own specialist caseload of patients and 
maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner, seeking 
support for more complex cases from the Macmillan Occupational 
Therapy Team Leader. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as 
an autonomous practitioner, holding responsibility for the 
occupational therapy needs of inpatients and outpatients attending 
the Trust.

Main duties of the job

To participate in the delivery of a comprehensive occupational therapy service, undertaking appropriate 
assessment, treatment planning and implementation for patients with diverse or complex presentation and 
multiple pathologies.
To use advanced clinical reasoning skills to ensure optimal functional outcome for patients including 
complex discharge planning and to support patients with changing and deteriorating function.
To work in conjunction with the MDT members to coordinate safe and effective interventions, employing 
Trust and departmental guidelines.
To provide supervision and training for the Macmillan therapy assistant staff linked to the occupational 
therapy service. To provide training to staff as part of the Trust’s educational programme on the role of 
occupational therapy and the specialist interventions the team provides.
To be willing to participate in training courses and study days to develop own continuous professional 
development as required by the service.

Working for our organisation

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work. 

We are -
  • Kind
  • Empowered
  • Responsible
  • Inclusive

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are embedded  within the job advert and this details all of the main responsibilities of this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Health and Care Professional Council registered
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of post graduate training in relevant area.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria
  • Good knowledge of occupational therapy in relevant areas i.e. Oncology / Palliative and Supportive Care
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Occupational Therapy in associated areas including neurology, orthopaedics, acute medical care.
  • Excellent knowledge of OT in Oncology / Palliative and Supportive care

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Some experience at Band 6 level in relevant area Varied post registration experience at Band 5 level
Desirable criteria
  • Additional specialist experience in oncology / palliative and supportive care

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paul Cooper-Main
Job title
Occupational Therapy Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 556 5242
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