Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS

  • Manchester Cheadle, Greater Manchester
  • £39,388 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
We are looking to recruit an Occupational Therapist with experience of Palliative Care to join our enthusiastic Rehab team.Contract: PermanentSalary: Hospice Band 6, £39,388-£46,311pro rataWorking Pattern: 30 to 37.5 hours over 4/5 days including FridaysBased at: Cross site post- primarily based at Heald Green siteCall to action - How to ApplyIf you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact Gemma Spedding on 01617025432 or email gspedding@sah.org.uk if more information is required.Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.TimescalesWe reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.Closing Date: 22nd September 2025Interview Date: 29th September 2025Main duties of the jobThe Occupational Therapist will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team; they will be a role model for clinical staff, demonstrating a professional and proactive approach to providing rehabilitative advice and support to patients with life limiting illnesses.The Occupational Therapist will work with rehabilitation team colleagues to deliver a Occupational Therapy service at the Heald Green Site, and providing cross cover site to Little Hulton as needed. They will need to be able to prioritise and work efficiently to ensure the complex needs of in patients and outpatients are met in a timely manner.The Occupational Therapist will actively participate in developing cross site Occupational Therapy services at the hospice.The Occupational Therapist will be aware of and deliver services in line with best practice guidelines and the requirements of the care quality commission in order to ensure the aims and objectives of the organisation are met.About usAt St Ann's, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure St Ann's is in the best shape possible for future generations.You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.Key Benefits
  • 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
  • Heath cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted meals on site
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
  • IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential
DetailsDate posted08 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£39,388 to £46,311 a year Band 6 Competency Based Pay FrameworkContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberB0256-25-0035Job locationsSt. Anns HospiceSt. Anns Road NorthHeald GreenCheadleCheshireSK8 3SZSt. Anns HospicePeel LaneWorsleyManchesterM28 0FEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Specialist Occupational Therapist will:
  • Assess patients with complex needs and provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice/treatment plans.
  • Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions.
  • Co-ordinate and deliver the in and out patient Occupational Therapy service at the Heald Green in conjunction with colleagues.
  • Contribute to training on topics relevant to Occupational Therapy in palliative care at the hospice.
  • Support and mentor the Rehabilitation Assistant PractitionerAct in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council and professional code of conduct.
  • Actively participate in continued professional development and the hospice performance and development review programme.
  • Work in conjunction with community Occupational Therapists to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions.
  • Be a Moving and handling key trainer (or work towards this)
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Specialist Occupational Therapist will:
  • Assess patients with complex needs and provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice/treatment plans.
  • Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions.
  • Co-ordinate and deliver the in and out patient Occupational Therapy service at the Heald Green in conjunction with colleagues.
  • Contribute to training on topics relevant to Occupational Therapy in palliative care at the hospice.
  • Support and mentor the Rehabilitation Assistant PractitionerAct in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council and professional code of conduct.
  • Actively participate in continued professional development and the hospice performance and development review programme.
  • Work in conjunction with community Occupational Therapists to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions.
  • Be a Moving and handling key trainer (or work towards this)
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Have experience in working with patients with a range of long term conditions including those with palliative care needs.
Desirable
  • Experience of community work
  • Experience of facilitating patient groups
QualificationsEssential
  • Hold a diploma/BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Be registered with HCPC
Desirable
  • A Clinical Educators Qualification
  • A Moving and Handling Key trainer qualification (Train the trainer)
  • Completed enhanced/advanced communication skills training.
The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be able to:Essential
  • Demonstrate significant and relevant post registration experience ideally in a range of settings.
  • Provide patient centred care that recognises a person's individual concerns, goals and beliefs.
  • Demonstrate experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
  • Demonstrate verbal, written communication and IT skills.
  • Work as a lone worker as part of a cross-site team.
  • Deliver training internally and externally.
  • Work independently and as part of a group.
  • Effectively manage competing demands/priorities and work under pressure.
  • Educate, support/mentor staff/students to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Understand the complex effects of a range of life limiting conditions and their treatments on the physical and psychological status of patients.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies/skills to deliver specialist, personalised and timely Occupational Therapy interventions with patients and their carers/families.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Occupational Therapy in palliative care.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and ability to conduct complex moving and handling risk assessments and communicate these to others.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement, audit and service development to ensure high clinical standards.
  • Travel between the two hospice sites as needed.
  • Demonstrate professional resilience and identify own development needs and show evidence of continued professional development.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Have experience in working with patients with a range of long term conditions including those with palliative care needs.
Desirable
  • Experience of community work
  • Experience of facilitating patient groups
QualificationsEssential
  • Hold a diploma/BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Be registered with HCPC
Desirable
  • A Clinical Educators Qualification
  • A Moving and Handling Key trainer qualification (Train the trainer)
  • Completed enhanced/advanced communication skills training.
The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be able to:Essential
  • Demonstrate significant and relevant post registration experience ideally in a range of settings.
  • Provide patient centred care that recognises a person's individual concerns, goals and beliefs.
  • Demonstrate experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
  • Demonstrate verbal, written communication and IT skills.
  • Work as a lone worker as part of a cross-site team.
  • Deliver training internally and externally.
  • Work independently and as part of a group.
  • Effectively manage competing demands/priorities and work under pressure.
  • Educate, support/mentor staff/students to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Understand the complex effects of a range of life limiting conditions and their treatments on the physical and psychological status of patients.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies/skills to deliver specialist, personalised and timely Occupational Therapy interventions with patients and their carers/families.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Occupational Therapy in palliative care.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and ability to conduct complex moving and handling risk assessments and communicate these to others.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement, audit and service development to ensure high clinical standards.
  • Travel between the two hospice sites as needed.
  • Demonstrate professional resilience and identify own development needs and show evidence of continued professional development.

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