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Palliative Care Occupational Therapist
Cardiff On-site 2-5 yrs exp Technology, Information and Internet 1 employees£41k – £49k / year
Occupational TherapySpecialist Palliative CareEnd-of-Life CareCaseload ManagementClinical Reasoning
Requirements
Applicants must hold a degree or diploma in occupational therapy, current HCPC registration, fieldwork education training, and sufficient postgraduate clinical experience. Essential experience includes caseload management, interprofessional and multi-agency teamwork, and working directly with carers and families; palliative care and community experience are desirable.
Job Description
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking Band 6 occupational therapist to work within the Specialist Palliative Care service based at City Hospice. Experience of working in the community is desirable but not essential as the successful candidate will receive a full supportive induction when they join the team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that prides itself in delivering high quality palliative care, in the right place, every time, so if you have the desire to make a difference to the people of Cardiff then City Hospice is the place to be.
Consideration will be made for potential part time applicants.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the provision of specialist palliative care, supporting patient choice in maintaining dignified end of life care, to the people of Cardiff with malignant or non-malignant conditions who have a limited life expectancy. The post holder will be working autonomously and as part of a team. They will deliver therapeutic interventions in patients' homes, and/or when they attend City Hospice as an out-patient or attend our well-being services. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. They will also promote advanced care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations , whilst meeting the integrated care needs of the patient.
The post holder will also need to be passionate about delivering quality care to people receiving palliative or end of life care.
We would like to hear from any HCPC registered Band 6 occupational therapists with relevant post-graduation experience who have a desire to make a difference and enjoys the opportunity to care for people in their preferred place of care. If you are a team player who strives to deliver high quality care then please get in touch.
About Us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
001-AHP131-0926
Job locations
City Hospice
Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7BF
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
##
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
special knowledge
Essential
Personal qualities
Essential
##
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
City Hospice
Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
City Hospice
Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
The post holder will contribute to the provision of specialist palliative care, supporting patient choice in maintaining dignified end of life care, to the people of Cardiff with malignant or non-malignant conditions who have a limited life expectancy. The post holder will be working autonomously and as part of a team. They will deliver therapeutic interventions in patients' homes, and/or when they attend City Hospice as an out-patient or attend our well-being services. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. They will also promote advanced care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations , whilst meeting the integrated care needs of the patient.
The post holder will also need to be passionate about delivering quality care to people receiving palliative or end of life care.
We would like to hear from any HCPC registered Band 6 occupational therapists with relevant post-graduation experience who have a desire to make a difference and enjoys the opportunity to care for people in their preferred place of care. If you are a team player who strives to deliver high quality care then please get in touch.
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
City Hospice
Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
City Hospice
Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that prides itself in delivering high quality palliative care, in the right place, every time, so if you have the desire to make a difference to the people of Cardiff then City Hospice is the place to be.
Consideration will be made for potential part time applicants.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the provision of specialist palliative care, supporting patient choice in maintaining dignified end of life care, to the people of Cardiff with malignant or non-malignant conditions who have a limited life expectancy. The post holder will be working autonomously and as part of a team. They will deliver therapeutic interventions in patients' homes, and/or when they attend City Hospice as an out-patient or attend our well-being services. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. They will also promote advanced care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations , whilst meeting the integrated care needs of the patient.
The post holder will also need to be passionate about delivering quality care to people receiving palliative or end of life care.
We would like to hear from any HCPC registered Band 6 occupational therapists with relevant post-graduation experience who have a desire to make a difference and enjoys the opportunity to care for people in their preferred place of care. If you are a team player who strives to deliver high quality care then please get in touch.
About Us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
001-AHP131-0926
Job locations
City Hospice
Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7BF
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
##
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Professional registration as recognised HCPC
- Fieldwork Education training course
- Evidence of recent study (especially that related to palliative care)
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post graduate clinical experience
- Managing a caseload
- Inter-professional and multi-agency team working
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Evidence of experience in palliative care
- Evidence of community working
Skills
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner
- Sound clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area
- Evidence of organisational skills
- Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
- Basic IT skills
- Presentation skills
special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism
- Member of special interest group
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self motivated
- Evidence of embracing change
- Professional confidence
##
Essential
- Self motivated
- Evidence of embracing change
- Professional confidence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
City Hospice
Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
City Hospice
Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
The post holder will contribute to the provision of specialist palliative care, supporting patient choice in maintaining dignified end of life care, to the people of Cardiff with malignant or non-malignant conditions who have a limited life expectancy. The post holder will be working autonomously and as part of a team. They will deliver therapeutic interventions in patients' homes, and/or when they attend City Hospice as an out-patient or attend our well-being services. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. They will also promote advanced care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations , whilst meeting the integrated care needs of the patient.
The post holder will also need to be passionate about delivering quality care to people receiving palliative or end of life care.
We would like to hear from any HCPC registered Band 6 occupational therapists with relevant post-graduation experience who have a desire to make a difference and enjoys the opportunity to care for people in their preferred place of care. If you are a team player who strives to deliver high quality care then please get in touch.
Essential
- Self motivated
- Evidence of embracing change
- Professional confidence
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
City Hospice
Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
City Hospice
Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 7BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Education
Bachelor DegreeProfessional Certificate
Skills
Occupational TherapySpecialist Palliative CareEnd-of-Life CareCaseload ManagementClinical ReasoningProblem SolvingAutonomous PracticeInterprofessional TeamworkMultidisciplinary TeamworkCommunity WorkingTherapeutic InterventionsAdvanced Care PlanningSymptom ManagementPatient and Carer SupportIntegrated CareHealthcare Education
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