Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Velindre University Nhs Trust; Cardiff; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy within the Site-Specific Team Directorate to provide operational and clinical leadership across Velindre Cancer Service.

The role combines strategic service development with a highly specialist clinical caseload for patients affected by cancer, focusing on quality, evidence-based care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• HCPC Registration.
• Management or leadership qualification or MSc or equivalent experience.

Responsabilités

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for Occupational Therapy services across Velindre Cancer Service.
• Lead service development and shape future delivery of Occupational Therapy within the organisation.
• Maintain a highly specialist clinical role while managing a complex caseload of patients affected by cancer.
• Support education, service improvement and high-quality, patient-centred care; lead in workforce development and practice standards.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education/training

Formation

HCPC Registration

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Management or leadership qualification

Description du poste

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Occupational Therapy team at Velindre Cancer Service for a Clinical Lead for Occupational Therapy. Working within the Site-Specific Team Directorate, you will join a forward thinking, patient-centred and supportive team committed to delivering outstanding care for patients affected by cancer. This post is part time at 30hrs/week. Flexible working requests are supported within this role.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious clinician seeking to develop their leadership skills within a highly specialist cancer setting. Supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will provide operational and clinical leadership for Occupational Therapy services across Velindre Cancer Service, leading service development and helping to shape the future delivery of Occupational Therapy within our organisation.

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a highly specialist clinical role, overseeing the delivery of Occupational Therapy interventions for people living with and beyond cancer. You will support patients experiencing complex physical, cognitive and functional challenges associated with cancer and its treatment, enabling them to achieve meaningful occupational goals, maximise independence and enhance quality of life.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day leadership to the Occupational Therapy team, supporting the development of clinical practice, workforce capability and service quality. They will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues and contribute to education, service improvement and the delivery of high quality, patient-centred care.

Alongside their leadership responsibilities the post holder will maintain a highly specialist clinical role, managing a complex caseload of patients affected by cancer and its treatment. They will demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning, excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, and a commitment to delivering evidence-based care.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and adaptable Occupational Therapist with experience of working at a specialist level, ideally within cancer services. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership experience, and a passion for service development, quality improvement and supporting others to thrive.

Welsh speaking skills are desirable; Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Occupational therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Management or leadership qualification or evidence of management development MSc or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• MSc or PhD in a relevant subject
• Membership of relevant special interest groups
• Evidence of research and audit training
• Attendance at relevant accredited conferences/courses.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous clinical experience relevant to oncology and palliative care.
• Involvement in the education and training of students, health care support workers and other health care professionals.
• Understanding of professional ethics and application in practice

Desirable criteria

• Ability to inspire staff to deliver high quality services
• Ability to adjust management style to suit the situation
• Audit and critical appraisal skills

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to facilitate these skills in others
• Ability to set objectives for self and teams and evaluate achievement of these
• Excellent advanced communication skills including observation, listening, motivational interviewing and empathy
• Excellent interpersonal skills for developing complex working relationships, expressing opinions constructively, seeking consensus and maintaining networks

Desirable criteria

• Ability to Speak Welsh to level 1

Values

Essential criteria

• Approachable, tactful and diplomatic
• Highly flexible to meet own and service needs and be open to new ideas
• High degree of energy and enthusiasm
• Conducts self professionally at all times and able to adapt approach to a range of situations

Other

Essential criteria

• Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.
• Able to work hours flexibly.

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