Occupational Therapist, In-patient Therapy Team Lead

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Job overview

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL & WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Adult Therapies Department

Band 7 Occupational Therapist – Bristol Haematology and Oncology Team

Part time 22.5 hours per week (0.6 WTE), Fixed-term (until start of Nov 2025)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Bristol Haematology and Oncology In-patient Therapy Team at UHBW. You will work at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre to provide a six day a week service to our patients.

We are looking for an innovative, inclusive leader who is passionate about delivering a service which is patient centred and ensures patients receive the right care at the right time in the right place.

The post holder will work closely with the Oncology and Haematology Pathway lead, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Band 7s to provide a high-quality patient centred service to patients and jointly manage a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Technicians.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has advanced skills, can treat and manage complex cancer patients in an in-patient environment and who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence-based treatments.

You will be naturally empathetic, demonstrating good communication skills to facilitate close working relationships with both service users and staff.

You will need to be creative and flexible to meet the changing needs of the caseload and service.

You will demonstrate leadership qualities and take an active interest in the teaching and development of others. The role will also include profession specific supervision to the Occupational Therapist working in the Oncology Outpatient Team.

You will manage your own caseload, alongside overseeing the workload of the other team members

There will be a commitment to 1:4 weekend working + 2 bank holiday throughout a year. There will be an expectation for this post to cover Mondays to provide OT cover across the week.

For further information or an informal chat please contact Hanni Easton (Therapy Pathway Lead for Oncology & Haematology) on 07392 194521

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC UK registration
• Evidence of relevant experience with cancer and end of life patients

• Evidence of further qualification (MSc or equivalent) in OT or associated subject
• Member of RCOT
• Management training

Public Sector Language Competency

• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Aptitudes

• Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff
• Demonstrates a commitment to own and others’ professional development
• Committed to team working
• Proactive attitude
• Commitment to Trust values (Innovative, Collaborative, Supportive, Respectful)

Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience at a senior level in inpatient occupational therapy services
• Previous experience of working as a B6 within cancer patients
• Experience of people management including undergraduate students
• Participation in service development
• Knowledge and experience of using clinical outcome measures and audit
• Significant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching
• Understanding of the political and professional agenda

• Experience of implementing change

Skills and abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent clinical reasoning and problem-solving strategies
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent time/caseload management skills
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure
• Ability to build/maintain productive professional relationships quickly
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects effectively

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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