Job summary Part-time - 22.5 hours per week An exciting and rare opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our specialist team within St Luke's to help deliver our Strategy Every Death Matters with a key focus on early intervention and identification of palliative and end of life care. Within St Luke's therapy team their key focus is on rehabilitation palliative care enabling people to live fully until they die. They will be working predominantly within the specialist community team providing high standard of Occupational Therapy assessment with patients in their own home alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialist team. The AHP team offer an in-reach service to patients admitted to the inpatient Unit, assisting in discharge planning and therapeutic interventions. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist palliative care to patients and their families. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously and be responsible for complex holistic assessments and planning care to meet patients practical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs. They will work closely with primary and secondary care professionals and Hospice colleagues, and good communication and team working skills are essential. Main duties of the job For further information regarding them main duties of this role, please see the Job Description attached About us Why work for St Lukes? Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy. Its worth setting up a job alertor simply checking back in regularly because - as St Luke's continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - we're always evolving and new opportunities spring up, both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what you're looking for We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors, nurses and social workers, but also our colleagues more behind the scenes, from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers, administrators, educators and IT team. And that's just to name a few It takes a vast variety of skills, experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly. As an Employer of Choice, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes, but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. In addition, this gives you access a GP, and counselling and practical information helplines, 24/7. While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding, knowing you're helping us make such an important difference, we recognise it's work that can be challenging emotionally. That's why, when you join us, we'll be here to support you all the way. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our friendly, award-winning team learn more about working life at St Lukes on our dedicated jobs page. Date posted 08 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £21,156-£25,557 p/a depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0259-24-0024 Job locations Stamford Lane Turnchapel Plymouth PL9 9XA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached. Closing date for this role is 3 October 2024 Job description Job responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification attached. Closing date for this role is 3 October 2024 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see the job description and person specification attached. Desirable Please see the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see the job description and person specification attached. Desirable Please see the job description and person specification attached. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth Address Stamford Lane Turnchapel Plymouth PL9 9XA Employer's website https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)