Job summary University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job An exciting B6 opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our highly valued Regional Cancer Care Therapy team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS).We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, and approachable OT who has an interest in working within this rapidly expanding specialist area, so if you have a passion for working alongside patients with a cancer care diagnosis, supporting them and their families, we want to hear from you!Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.
We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below.
To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work.
Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description Job responsibilities UHS is one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals, a designated Major Trauma Centre, and a Regional Treatment Centre for Cancer Care, covering Southern England and the Channel Islands.
We are part of the MDT for the Specialist Teenage and Young Adult Unit and are a centre for CAR-T cell therapy.
The aim of the service is to provide timely and holistic therapy assessments, implement individualised patient centred therapeutic interventions and facilitate discharge and onward referral across Cancer Care.
You will work as part of a highly motivated and dedicated team delivering a therapy service across a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays on a roster post is part of the wider Therapy services department.
You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training.
You will be part of a large department of over 300wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Current HCPC registration Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology Experience of fitting a range of equipment Experience of working with support staff Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Evidence of continuing professional development Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients Previous experience within relevant clinical area Skills and competencies Essential Communication Time management Prioritisation Diplomacy