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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Occupational Therapist - Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team
Dorchester On-site 5-10 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 1,071 employees
Occupational TherapyPatient AssessmentClinical ManagementHolistic CareLeadership
Requirements
Candidates should have experience in occupational therapy, particularly in oncology settings, and be able to manage complex patient presentations. The role requires professional accountability and the ability to work independently.
Job Description
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.
We promote education and service development and use our connections with Bournemouth University, Health Science University College and surrounding Trusts to ensure we are delivering the best care and service to our population.
To work as an integral member of the Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team and wider 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 and decide 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, as required, 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.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgina Bruce Job title: Head of Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team Email address: georgina.bruce@dchft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01305 253319
Sarah Hill
sarah.hill@dchft.nhs.uk
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.
We promote education and service development and use our connections with Bournemouth University, Health Science University College and surrounding Trusts to ensure we are delivering the best care and service to our population.
To work as an integral member of the Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team and wider 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 and decide 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, as required, 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.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Georgina Bruce Job title: Head of Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team Email address: georgina.bruce@dchft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01305 253319
Sarah Hill
sarah.hill@dchft.nhs.uk
Skills
Occupational TherapyPatient AssessmentClinical ManagementHolistic CareLeadershipEducationService DevelopmentTeam CollaborationResearchAuditDischarge PlanningComplex Case ManagementCommunicationPatient CareAutonomous PracticeMultidisciplinary Teamwork
About Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Our busy, modern hospital provides a full range of district general services, including an accident and emergency department, and links with satellite units in five community hospitals. We are the main provider of acute hospital services to a population of around 210,000, living within Weymouth and Portland, West Dorset, North Dorset and Purbeck. We also provide renal services for patients throughout Dorset and South Somerset; a total population of 850,000. Our staff work in GP surgeries, schools, residential homes and people’s own homes as well as Dorset County Hospital and the community hospitals.