Band 6 Occupational Therapist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in England is seeking a motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Oncology and Haematology Therapy Team. This permanent, full-time position involves assessing and treating oncology patients, focusing on providing specialized OT input for patients undergoing CAR T-cell therapy. Strong communication and clinical reasoning skills are essential. Continuous professional development and leadership skills support will be provided.

Qualifications

• Motivated and dynamic clinician required.
• Experience in complex needs management is essential.
• Willingness to participate in service development, audit, and research.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients referred to the service.
• Facilitate discharge from the acute setting efficiently.
• Deliver specialist OT input for CAR-T patients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Experience in acute or oncology settings

Interest in service development

Job description

Overview

BAND 6 Occupational Therapist
Oncology Team - LRI
Permanent Position – Full Time Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dynamic Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our well-established Oncology and Haematology Therapy Team at UHL. This role will continue to support patients across our existing Oncology and Haematology services, while also playing a key role in developing and delivering specialist therapy services for patients undergoing Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy – or CAR T-cell therapy – a cutting-edge treatment now being provided at UHL.

You will work as part of a supportive and experienced multi-disciplinary team to assess and treat patients referred to the service, with an aim to facilitate discharge from the acute setting as efficiently and effectively as possible.

You will have the opportunity to deliver specialist OT input to patients with complex needs and help to shape and embed the rehabilitation approach for CAR-T patients as part of our evolving service.

We are seeking an enthusiastic clinician with strong communication and clinical reasoning skills, experience in acute or oncology settings, and an interest in service development.

Be part of this exciting new chapter in cancer care at UHL.

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk/careers/

You will have support to develop both your clinical and leadership skills from our Macmillan Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist as well as our Clinical Team Leader.

You will receive regular supervision and appraisal to promote personal development. You will be actively encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research.

There will be the opportunity to support and supervise other staff, as well as provide practice placements for Occupational Therapy students. There is a structured in-service training programme in place within the team which you will be encouraged to be involved with.

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025