Senior Occupational Therapist - Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team in a static position. We will consider a development Band 5-6 role for the right candidate. As a team we cover the Oncology Ward at Dorset County Hospital providing holistic assessment and management to patients with a diagnosis of cancer.

Key Responsibilities

• To work as an integral member of the Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations.
• To work at an advanced level and be professionally and legally accountable for a specialised patient caseload, deciding priorities for own work area without direct supervision.
• In conjunction with the Team Lead and clinical specialists, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
• To promote and demonstrate safe, timely and appropriate assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients with a cancer diagnosis.
• To provide leadership and clinical guidance for junior staff, therapy assistants, students and ward staff.
• To take part in weekend working rota.

Additional Information

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

Contact

• Georgina Bruce, Head of Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team – –
• Sarah Hill –

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