Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen at Woking and Sam Beare Hospice for an experienced and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our friendly therapy team, delivering and developing palliative care therapy services for people facing progressive and life limiting conditions across our catchment area in North West Surrey. Our therapy team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Therapy Assistants. We work closely with a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Palliative Care doctors, our Hospice at Home team, Counsellors, and Complimentary Therapists in our Wellbeing Centre. The locations we see patients in are varied and this post involves community as well as inpatient work. The ability to travel in your own car to visit patients at home is essential. We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Occupational Therapist who is patient focused and passionate about palliative care. Ideally you will have some experience in oncology, respiratory or palliative care or other transferrable skills that can be utilised. Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with patients and staff at all levels are essential. Main duties of the job In return for your skills, you can expect to join a caring multidisciplinary team working in a beautiful Hospice in the heart of North West Surrey. Our vision is to enable all of those with life-limiting illnesses to live life to the full and to equip them to die with choice and dignity. This is a part-time role and would suit an experienced Band 6 OT with the potential to progressing to a Band 7 once in post (development opportunity), or an existing Band 7 seeking a new challenge. If you would like to discuss this role further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Sabrina Linstromberg (Therapy Team Lead) or Julie Alderman (Specialist Palliative Care OT) on 01483 881750. About us Woking and Sam Beare Hospiceis a regional charity organisation working closely with itsNHS partners to provide excellent care to patients and their families. Operating from a bespoke building in Goldsworth Park in Woking, the Charity provides inpatient and community services across North West Surrey. Goldsworth Park is close to all major road networks and the Hospice offers ample free car parking. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0107-24-0031 Job locations The Goldsworth Park Centre Woking Surrey GU21 3LG Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of individualised patient-centred care to patients with a progressing and life limiting illness. You will need experience in a wide range of core Occupational Therapy skills as well as high level clinical reasoning and communication skills. To hold clinical responsibility for autonomously managing a complex patient caseload, undertaking appropriate and comprehensive specialist OT assessments and interventions for patients with life limiting conditions. To work flexibly and be accountable for efficient time management and prioritisation across community, inpatient and wellbeing services offered to patients of Woking and Sam Beare Hospice. To work independently and as part of the wider Hospice team applying clinical skills in holistic assessment of needs, treatment planning, goal setting, intervention and evaluation (use of outcome measures); including individual and group orientated approaches. To demonstrate excellent communication skills and to be able to adapt communication style to the situation, with the ability to communicate sensitive and challenging information effectively and with empathy. To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the Therapies Service in line with departmental and organisational objectives. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of individualised patient-centred care to patients with a progressing and life limiting illness. You will need experience in a wide range of core Occupational Therapy skills as well as high level clinical reasoning and communication skills. To hold clinical responsibility for autonomously managing a complex patient caseload, undertaking appropriate and comprehensive specialist OT assessments and interventions for patients with life limiting conditions. To work flexibly and be accountable for efficient time management and prioritisation across community, inpatient and wellbeing services offered to patients of Woking and Sam Beare Hospice. To work independently and as part of the wider Hospice team applying clinical skills in holistic assessment of needs, treatment planning, goal setting, intervention and evaluation (use of outcome measures); including individual and group orientated approaches. To demonstrate excellent communication skills and to be able to adapt communication style to the situation, with the ability to communicate sensitive and challenging information effectively and with empathy. To contribute to the evaluation and continued development of the Therapies Service in line with departmental and organisational objectives. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant clinical experience of working across a variety settings and specialities, e.g. respiratory, oncology, neurology, orthopaedic, medical Experience working at Band 6 level Experience of working in a community setting, including as a lone worker Experience of Service Development, e.g. working on projects Evidence of working within MDTs dealing with complex neurological, respiratory and cancer cases Experience of supervising others e.g. junior staff Desirable Experience of acute oncology or palliative care Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy and minimum of 5 years post registration Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Membership of RCOT Evidence of further study and/or experience in long term conditions or palliative care Desirable Leadership Training Fieldwork educators training Member of RCOT specialist section Advanced Communication Skills training Person Specification Experience Essential Significant clinical experience of working across a variety settings and specialities, e.g. respiratory, oncology, neurology, orthopaedic, medical Experience working at Band 6 level Experience of working in a community setting, including as a lone worker Experience of Service Development, e.g. working on projects Evidence of working within MDTs dealing with complex neurological, respiratory and cancer cases Experience of supervising others e.g. junior staff Desirable Experience of acute oncology or palliative care Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy and minimum of 5 years post registration Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration Membership of RCOT Evidence of further study and/or experience in long term conditions or palliative care Desirable Leadership Training Fieldwork educators training Member of RCOT specialist section Advanced Communication Skills training 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 Woking & Sam Beare Hospices Address The Goldsworth Park Centre Woking Surrey GU21 3LG Employer's website https://wsbh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)