Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
B6 static Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Cancer Services
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Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Cancer Services
An exciting Band 6 opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and innovative Cancer Occupational Therapy Service within the inpatient team. We are a forward thinking service, with our staff at the centre of achieving the vision for Guy’s and St Thomas’ cancer services: to be a world leader in caring for people with cancer by continuously innovating to improve the lives of our patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a keen interest in supporting people with cancer through rehabilitation and symptom management.
Responsibilities
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop and advance your skills in cancer assessment, rehabilitation, and symptom management across all stages of the cancer pathway. You will join a supportive service that places a clear emphasis on staff development and professional growth.
- Oversee the specialist cancer wards at Guy’s Hospital
- Support the early assessment and intervention of patients on acute cancer wards
- Provide acute rehabilitation for a varied caseload
- Provide support and leadership to junior members of the team
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Development Opportunities
We offer a comprehensive in-service training programme, ongoing professional development opportunities, and excellent support from experienced senior colleagues.
About Us
Supported by the senior occupational therapists in the team, the successful candidate will help oversee the specialist cancer wards at Guy’s Hospital.
The Occupational Therapy service has a supportive and progressive management structure with departmental objectives founded upon the principles of the clinical governance framework and trust core values. Multi-disciplinary working within the Trust is well established and Students are accepted on placement from several training schools.
The Trust is committed to continuing the professional development of its workforce. The department has structured in-service training supported by personal and professional development plans and yearly appraisals. Staff are encouraged to attend courses to continue their clinical development and participate in multi-disciplinary training programmes.
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At Guys & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing you with:
- Professional expert advice, including access to our Professional Leads in our Community and Hospital settings
- An annual appraisal and personal development plan (PDR)
- Structured in-service development programs and regular supervision
- Support to undertake research, audit and service evaluation
- Training links to London Southbank and King's College Universities
- Support to develop your skills in presentation (for teaching)
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Rose Marshall
- Job title: Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address: rose.marshall@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 02071884185
Please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Urwin (Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist) lauren.urwin@nhs.net - 020 7188 4185 for further information.
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