Job summary Occupational Therapist Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice Church Road, Leckhampton 15 hours/week (some flexibility available to be over either 2 or 3 days) £37,523 - £42,510 per annum, pro rata Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters. Main duties of the job About the role The hospice has undergone a period of service development and we are now looking for an Occupational Therapist to meet the needs of our patients. This exciting role will involve providing care to patients predominantly in the hospice inpatient unit, but also occasionally within their homes and in the hospice Community Hub building. About us About us Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham is Gloucestershires only inpatient unit for specialist palliative care. We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support. We are able to provide care on our inpatient unit, virtually and in person though our Community Hub and in peoples homes through our Hospice at Home and community therapies service. Benefits Enhanced pay for unsociable hours Company pension scheme Continuation of NHS pension (T&Cs apply)27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays. NHS annual leave honoured (T&Cs apply) Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Enhanced sick pay. Employee Networks - LGBTQ, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non-Binary Individuals Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities. For more of our employee benefits please visit our website. https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £37,523 to £42,510 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0475-25-0023 Job locations Sue Ryder Church Road Leckhampton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0QJ Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will join a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Our team is dynamic, friendly and supportive and includes established specialists in the field of palliative care. This exciting role will suit an experienced practitioner with a broad knowledge base and experience of working in a wide variety of clinical fields, who wishes to specialise in the field of palliative medicine. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of palliative care interventions, high levels of technical competence, strong communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to work well within a close multi-disciplinary team. If you are genuinely passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent and as comfortable as they can be, wed love to meet you. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will join a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Our team is dynamic, friendly and supportive and includes established specialists in the field of palliative care. This exciting role will suit an experienced practitioner with a broad knowledge base and experience of working in a wide variety of clinical fields, who wishes to specialise in the field of palliative medicine. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of palliative care interventions, high levels of technical competence, strong communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to work well within a close multi-disciplinary team. If you are genuinely passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent and as comfortable as they can be, wed love to meet you. Person Specification Experience Essential About you We are looking for an experienced qualified Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent and as comfortable as they can be. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate competent clinical ability, strong communication and inter-personal skills and be able to work well within a close multi-disciplinary team. Experience in palliative care is highly desirable but pay scale can reflect experience with the option of this being a developmental post if necessary. Diploma / BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy Current and valid Registration with Health & Care Professions Council Knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to occupational performance An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information For any enquiries regarding this post please contact Becky Harris, Therapies Team Leader (01242) 246289. We strongly advise an informal visit prior to application. Person Specification Experience Essential About you We are looking for an experienced qualified Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping people to improve their quality of life, and to be as independent and as comfortable as they can be. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate competent clinical ability, strong communication and inter-personal skills and be able to work well within a close multi-disciplinary team. Experience in palliative care is highly desirable but pay scale can reflect experience with the option of this being a developmental post if necessary. Diploma / BSC (Hons) in Occupational Therapy Current and valid Registration with Health & Care Professions Council Knowledge and application of OT assessments and interventions using clinical reasoning An ability to work autonomously and to set own and support others priorities An ability to confidently assess and manage risk in relation to occupational performance An ability to organise, co-ordinate and respond efficiently to complex information For any enquiries regarding this post please contact Becky Harris, Therapies Team Leader (01242) 246289. We strongly advise an informal visit prior to application. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sue Ryder Address Sue Ryder Church Road Leckhampton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0QJ Employer's website https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)