We are seeking a capable and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our clients Hospice/Palliative Care Unit based in Hackney, East London.This role is within easy reach ofTfLandNational Railservices
This is a full-time role, salary (£44,506 £53,134) or a part-time opportunity of no less than 30 hours per week could be negotiated.
Reporting to the Band 7 Senior Occupational Therapist, you will;
Be a core member of a specialist interdisciplinary palliative care team which includes Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Undertake specialised OT assessment and treatment of palliative care patients as an autonomous practitioner with support available from other therapists for patients with complex needs.
Provide OT input to patients in the inpatient, respite and Day Hospice setting, providing specialist functional assessment in relation to patients being discharged home.
To provide clinical specialist advise and clinical supervision within the service and to OT students on field work placement and rehab assistant as required.
Contribute to, and take a leadership role in, projects, groups and teaching initiatives as a source of OT expertise and advice.
The Hospice comprises an Inpatient Unit (two 17 bed wards including r...