Occupational Therapist, In-patient Therapy Team Lead
Band 7
Main area Occupational Therapist, In-patient Therapy Team Lead for Oncology & Haematology
Grade
Band 7
Contract Fixed term: 9 months (Until start of November 2025) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 387-DT-5281-LH Site Adult Therapy Services A801 Town Bristol Salary £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59 As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL & WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Adult Therapies Department Band 7 Occupational Therapist – Bristol Haematology and Oncology Team Part time 22.5 hours per week (0.6 WTE), Fixed-term (until start of Nov 2025) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Bristol Haematology and Oncology In-patient Therapy Team at UHBW. You will work at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre to provide a six day a week service to our patients. We are looking for an innovative, inclusive leader who is passionate about delivering a service which is patient centred and ensures patients receive the right care at the right time in the right place. The post holder will work closely with the Oncology and Haematology Pathway lead, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Band 7s to provide a high-quality patient centred service to patients and jointly manage a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Technicians. Main duties of the job
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has advanced skills, can treat and manage complex cancer patients in an in-patient environment and who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence-based treatments. You will be naturally empathetic, demonstrating good communication skills to facilitate close working relationships with both service users and staff. You will need to be creative and flexible to meet the changing needs of the caseload and service. You will demonstrate leadership qualities and take an active interest in the teaching and development of others. The role will also include profession specific supervision to the Occupational Therapist working in the Oncology Outpatient Team. You will manage your own caseload, alongside overseeing the workload of the other team members. There will be a commitment to 1:4 weekend working + 2 bank holiday throughout a year. There will be an expectation for this post to cover Mondays to provide OT cover across the week. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and training
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC UK registration Evidence of relevant experience with cancer and end of life patients Evidence of further qualification (MSc or equivalent) in OT or associated subject Member of RCOT Management training Public Sector Language Competency
Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff Demonstrates a commitment to own and others’ professional development Committed to team working Commitment to Trust values (Innovative, Collaborative, Supportive, Respectful) Knowledge & Experience
Significant experience at a senior level in inpatient occupational therapy services Previous experience of working as a B6 within cancer patients Experience of people management including undergraduate students Knowledge and experience of using clinical outcome measures and audit Significant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching Understanding of the political and professional agenda Experience of implementing change Skills and abilities
Excellent clinical reasoning and problem-solving strategies Excellent organisational skills Ability to work flexibly under pressure Ability to build/maintain productive professional relationships quickly Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects effectively We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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Band 7
Main area Occupational Therapist, In-patient Therapy Team Lead for Oncology & Haematology
Grade
Band 7
Contract Fixed term: 9 months (Until start of November 2025) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 387-DT-5281-LH Site Adult Therapy Services A801 Town Bristol Salary £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59 As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL & WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Adult Therapies Department Band 7 Occupational Therapist – Bristol Haematology and Oncology Team Part time 22.5 hours per week (0.6 WTE), Fixed-term (until start of Nov 2025) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Bristol Haematology and Oncology In-patient Therapy Team at UHBW. You will work at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre to provide a six day a week service to our patients. We are looking for an innovative, inclusive leader who is passionate about delivering a service which is patient centred and ensures patients receive the right care at the right time in the right place. The post holder will work closely with the Oncology and Haematology Pathway lead, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Band 7s to provide a high-quality patient centred service to patients and jointly manage a team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Technicians. Main duties of the job
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who has advanced skills, can treat and manage complex cancer patients in an in-patient environment and who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence-based treatments. You will be naturally empathetic, demonstrating good communication skills to facilitate close working relationships with both service users and staff. You will need to be creative and flexible to meet the changing needs of the caseload and service. You will demonstrate leadership qualities and take an active interest in the teaching and development of others. The role will also include profession specific supervision to the Occupational Therapist working in the Oncology Outpatient Team. You will manage your own caseload, alongside overseeing the workload of the other team members. There will be a commitment to 1:4 weekend working + 2 bank holiday throughout a year. There will be an expectation for this post to cover Mondays to provide OT cover across the week. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Qualifications and training
Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC UK registration Evidence of relevant experience with cancer and end of life patients Evidence of further qualification (MSc or equivalent) in OT or associated subject Member of RCOT Management training Public Sector Language Competency
Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff Demonstrates a commitment to own and others’ professional development Committed to team working Commitment to Trust values (Innovative, Collaborative, Supportive, Respectful) Knowledge & Experience
Significant experience at a senior level in inpatient occupational therapy services Previous experience of working as a B6 within cancer patients Experience of people management including undergraduate students Knowledge and experience of using clinical outcome measures and audit Significant experience of clinical supervision, mentoring and teaching Understanding of the political and professional agenda Experience of implementing change Skills and abilities
Excellent clinical reasoning and problem-solving strategies Excellent organisational skills Ability to work flexibly under pressure Ability to build/maintain productive professional relationships quickly Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects effectively We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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