Job overview

Are you a band 6 looking for a static position in an established team? Are you looking to specialise in Oncology and Palliative care? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our department to backfill maternity leave.

This position is for an experienced Occupational Therapist within our small, but well respected Oncology Occupational Therapy team. The team covers a 54 bed acute oncology and haematology ward. As a band 6 Occupational Therapist you will work under the lead of a band 7 OT. Working as a valued member of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team your role will include assessment and treatment of patients, prevention of de-conditioning, facilitation of timely and effective patient discharge, and on-going referrals to other agencies.  Your caseload will include supporting patients on active treatment, those who are receiving palliative treatment and those nearing the end of their life. You will also have the opportunity to supervise Occupational Therapy Students on placement, as well as contribute to our service development.

The post holder will work Monday to Friday and be expected to work some bank holidays over the year to support both the Oncology and Medical/Surgery OT service. Use of own car for business use is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder assists in the development, administration and provision of a specialist Occupational Therapy Oncology service; carries a varied caseload of patients. Managing complex assessment, with predominantly physical conditions and with regard to the physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual and social aspects of their care. 

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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