Overview
Due to internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our innovative and forward-thinking team of Allied Health Professionals at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. As one of the UK’s leading Cancer Centres, we provide highly specialist cancer care to a population of over 2.7 million people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and surrounding areas including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Key values
We are seeking a suitably experienced Occupational Therapist who demonstrates our Trust values of being: Kind, Empowered, Inclusive and Responsible.
Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments such as baseline assessments, functional assessments, and cognitive assessments.
* Develop and implement individualised and holistic treatment plans in conjunction with patients.
* Assess environmental risks and prescribe equipment and adaptations to support patients to live well at home.
* Take a key role in organising and facilitating discharge planning.
* Represent the Occupational Therapy team in Multidisciplinary team meetings and board rounds.
* Promote the OT role through training of the wider Multidisciplinary team.
* Maintain a high standard of clinical record keeping in accordance with HCPC guidelines.
* Adhere to local and national guidelines and protocols.
Team & Working Environment
The successful applicant will be supported by our wider Occupational Therapy team, consisting of 2.5 Band 7s, 2.5 Band 6s, plus Therapy Assistants who work across our OT and Physiotherapy teams. Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is committed to flexible ways of working that balance the needs of our patients and our staff. The successful candidate will be based at our Liverpool site, which was newly opened in 2020 and provides a modern work environment.
About the Centre
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man. Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
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