Cancer Wellbeing Specialist Occupational Therapist - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cancer Wellbeing Specialist Occupational Therapist to support cancer patients in Peterborough on a part-time basis. The role is to deliver holistic, person-centred occupational therapy within the Cancer Wellbeing Service, helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, providing one-to-one sessions and group sessions, with an emphasis on sleep, fatigue, cognition, anxiety, mood, and

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist professional OT support, advice and education on cancer wellbeing issues. Assist clients in one to one sessions and group sessions to identify barriers related to cancer and wellbeing, devising a support plan that meets clients’ needs and utilises specialist professional skills such as: Counselling skills, Motivational interviewing, CBTi – insomnia treatment, Vocational rehab and report writing.
• Use expert knowledge of emotional side effects of cancer to assess a client’s mood including low mood, anxiety and suicidal intent to devise a support plan that protects individuals and meets the client’s goals and needs.
• Develop evidence based support materials, courses and education sessions utilising expert OT professional knowledge on the field of cancer wellbeing to support client’s cancer journey.
• Provide one to one client sessions advising on cancer related wellbeing issues specific to professional area of expertise, utilising external information, and internal networks to ensure best practice. Specialising in sleep, fatigue, brain fog / cognition, anxiety, low mood, and staying in or returning to work.

Job description

Cancer Wellbeing Specialist Occupational Therapist - Peterborough

A Vacancy at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by cancer? Join our warm and welcoming team at the Cancer Wellbeing Service, where we provide expert support, guidance, and care to individuals navigating the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment.

We’re looking for a dedicatedOccupational Therapistto work part-time as part of our multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to use your clinical skills in a holistic, person-centred environment that values empathy, collaboration, and innovation.

As an OT with us, you’ll support patients in regaining independence, improving quality of life, and managing the physical and emotional impact of cancer. You’ll work closely with other professionals to deliver tailored interventions, empowering people to live well during and after treatment.

If you’re a compassionate professional with a strong understanding of cancer care and a desire to work in a supportive, forward-thinking service, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information or a visit contact Caroline Lansell - Advance Occupational Therapist on01733678570

Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.

• Provide specialist professional OT support, advice and education on cancer wellbeing issues. Assist clients in one to one sessions and group sessions to identify barriers related to cancer and wellbeing, devising a support plan that meets clients’ needs and utilises specialist professional skills such as:
  • Counselling skills
  • Motivational interviewing
  • CBTi – insomnia treatment
  • Vocational rehab and report writing.
• Use expert knowledge of emotional side effects of cancer to assess a client’s mood including low mood, anxiety and suicidal intent to devise a support plan that protects individuals and meets the client’s goals and needs.
• Develop evidence based support materials, courses and education sessions utilising expert OT professional knowledge on the field of cancer wellbeing to support client’s cancer journey.
• Provide one to one client sessions advising on cancer related wellbeing issues specific to professional area of expertise, utilising external information, and internal networks to ensure best practice. Specialising in sleep, fatigue, brain fog / cognition, anxiety, low mood, and staying in or returning to work.

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026