Job summary Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. Do you have passion and pride for the work you do? Do you feel your motivation and enthusiasm can help us shape our charity for the future? Would you like to be part of a growing charity that remains true to its values and supports, develops and respects its staff? Do you want to make a difference? Main duties of the job Duties will include: Ensure evidence based practice and practice development across the patient pathway, within the Oakhaven therapy service and the Oakhaven multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Provide specialised Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs and provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. Take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients. Provide support and advice to patients and their carers and professionals. Make appropriate referrals to the MDT, ensuring seamless service for patients. To develop the occupational therapy service and therapy presence within Oakhaven Hospice and provide line management for the Therapy Assistant Provide specialist advice and education on all aspects of occupational therapy management and rehabilitation for patients, relatives and health care professional. About us We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist to join our Therapy team. Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £17,160 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0038-25-0000 Job locations Lower Pennington Lane Pennington Lymington Hampshire SO41 8ZZ Job description Job responsibilities Ensure evidence based practice and practice development across the patient pathway, within the Oakhaven therapy service and the Oakhaven multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Provide specialised Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs and provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. Take a lead role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients. Provide support and advice to patients and their carers and professionals. Make appropriate referrals to the MDT, ensuring seamless service for patients. To provide line management for Therapy Assistant Provide specialist advice and education on all aspects of occupational therapy management and rehabilitation for patients, relatives and health care professional. Job description Job responsibilities Ensure evidence based practice and practice development across the patient pathway, within the Oakhaven therapy service and the Oakhaven multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Provide specialised Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs and provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals. Take a lead role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients. Provide support and advice to patients and their carers and professionals. Make appropriate referrals to the MDT, ensuring seamless service for patients. To provide line management for Therapy Assistant Provide specialist advice and education on all aspects of occupational therapy management and rehabilitation for patients, relatives and health care professional. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working Experience working across a broad range of specialities Experience of working in an oncology or palliative care setting Proven experience of working effectively in a team Experience of managing/leading staff and/or volunteers Experience of teaching and facilitating others Qualifications Essential The successful applicant will have a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification and be registered with the Health Professions Council. Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with patients, the multi-disciplinary team and across organisations with individuals at a range of levels Excellent verbal, written and personal communications skills, confident and articulate Ability to communicate effectively with people about difficult or sensitive topics and/or in difficult circumstances Excellent judgment and good decision making skills Able to work accurately with excellent attention to details Ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people IT literate (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, databases) Innovative, motivational and resourceful practitioner Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working Experience working across a broad range of specialities Experience of working in an oncology or palliative care setting Proven experience of working effectively in a team Experience of managing/leading staff and/or volunteers Experience of teaching and facilitating others Qualifications Essential The successful applicant will have a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification and be registered with the Health Professions Council. Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with patients, the multi-disciplinary team and across organisations with individuals at a range of levels Excellent verbal, written and personal communications skills, confident and articulate Ability to communicate effectively with people about difficult or sensitive topics and/or in difficult circumstances Excellent judgment and good decision making skills Able to work accurately with excellent attention to details Ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people IT literate (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, databases) Innovative, motivational and resourceful practitioner 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 Oakhaven Hospice Address Lower Pennington Lane Pennington Lymington Hampshire SO41 8ZZ Employer's website https://www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)