Team Lead, Occupational Therapist – Oncology

3 weeks ago


Headington Quarry, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Full time

Job overview

Thank you for your interest in this exciting role as team lead therapist in our Oncology and Haematology service. We are seeking an occupational therapist who is passionate about delivering high quality evidence-based intervention in acute hospital cancer services.

The post holder will also lead our team providing rehabilitation services to this speciality area. In line with best practice guidance and emerging research, we intend to build on existing expertise to provide high quality, specialist therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation to a greater proportion of those in need.

If you are interested in this role and feel you meet the criteria, please take the time to contact me to discuss it further or arrange a visit using the contact details in the advert. Full time hours are available however we would welcome applications for part-time working. 

Main duties of the job To provide high quality, safe and effective therapy services to oncology and haematology patients being treated on the in-patient wards at the Churchill Hospital, including those with highly complex presentations, as part of a cohesive multi-professional team. To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to effectively assess, goal plan and treat patients following admission to hospital and strive to maximise their independence and quality of life. Use expert knowledge and skills to contribute to strategic planning and development of the Therapy Service in the management of people with cancer. To supervise and teach recently registered professionals, support workers, therapy students and members of the MDT Supervise, initiate and participate in evidence-based projects and is responsible for implementing changes within the Cancer and Surgery Rehabilitation teams, and the setting and monitoring standards of practice. To take an active part in the team’s extended hours and seven-day working roster to maximise the access and delivery of patient rehabilitation– as and when this is included in the service provision. Deputise for service lead, implement workforce strategy and support recruitment. Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is a world-renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. We became a Foundation Trust on st October , and we believe this will enable us to work more effectively in partnership with our patients and our local community to provide high quality healthcare. We employ approximately , staff (including over , nurses and , doctors and AHPs). The Trust comprises four main hospital sites: the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, North Oxfordshire. These hospital sites, together, are supported by a range of community services across the county.

Therapies employ staff across the professions of Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. We are hosted in the Division of Medicine, Rehabilitation and Cardiac services (MRC), but deploy our services across all divisions within the Trust. The Head of Therapies Office comprises senior management, leadership, governance, education and administrative functions supporting seven clinical work streams, all of which are based on clinical disciplines and expertise.



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