Dietitian
6 days ago
Job overview
Band 6 Occupational Therapist, Chelsea
Award-Winning Patient Care
We're world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care.
What can we provide for you?
The opportunity to work within the largest cancer centre in Europe and to build on your existing skills and experience. You should have 1-2 years' experience of working in the physical setting. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and support for study leave.
How do we work?
We take a genuinely multi-professional approach to the rehabilitation of patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. Within a small team of Occupational Therapists the workload will vary from discharge planning to stress management and relaxation training with opportunities to run these groups with other team members. We have well-established links with community services with a commitment to the ongoing evaluation of clinical practice within the team.
The Royal Marsden NHS Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with an international reputation for high quality patient care, research & development and education. We are one of the first Foundation Trusts in the UK.
To make an informal enquiry or to visit us, please contact Denise Pessoa, Head OT, on
Main duties of the job
The Band 6 Occupational Therapist is an active member of a team that provides a high quality, evidence based occupational therapy service for the patient with cancer. As a skilled practitioner, the post holder is a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines. With the support of the Band 7 Occupational Therapist, they will organise occupational therapy activities within a defined clinical area and will also liaise closely with all members of the multi-professional rehabilitation team in the provision of a specialist input to a variety of education programmes.Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assessing, designing and fabricating static or dynamic splints specific to the individual patient's needs to enable maintenance and improvement in upper limb functioning. Liaising with multi professional team within the hospital and community, to achieve optimum rehabilitation outcomes and planned coordinated packages of support across health and social care. Taking a key role in organising and facilitating discharge planning case conferences where functional independent is paramount. Teaching patient's specialised strategies aimed towards the management of symptoms related to cancer e.g. relaxation and anxiety management, breathlessness and fatigue management.Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by UK College of Occupational Therapists. State Registration with Health Care Professions Council for Occupational Therapy.Experience
Essential criteria
At least one year's experience in general physical field.Desirable criteria
Evidence of experience of dealing with oncology patients and their families / carers. Evidence of experience in clinical supervision and appraisal. Evidence of experience of principles and practice in audit, outcomes measurement and clinical governance.Education
Desirable criteria
Accredited wheelchair course. Accredited splinting and hand therapy course. Membership of OPC (Occupational Therapists specialist section in Oncology and Palliative Care)Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential criteria
Knowledge of functional assessment and treatment techniques for oncology and palliative care patients, including physical, cognitive, psychosocial functional assessments and treatment, as well as specific symptom and lifestyle management techniques (e.g. relaxation, anxiety, breathlessness and fatigue management). Ability to carry out risk assessments concerning patients and staff safety, including Manual Handling. Ability to assess risks associated with lone working, take responsibility for reporting to colleagues and ensuring self and patient are safe at all times. Developed clinical reasoning as well as analytical and creative problems solving skills Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills as required in an oncology and palliative care setting. Ability to deal with imparting bad news. Ability to reflect on clinical practice. Ability to work as part of a supportive team Ability to work in a highly motivated, self directed manner on clinical and departmental activities Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively Ability to teach both patients and carers in areas relating to rehabilitation. Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations and education sessions to health care colleagues and members of public. Ability to enter data, prepare reports, formal written documentation and multi-media presentations.The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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