Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

HCA HEALTHCARE UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist for a permanent, part-time role. You will oversee the Occupational Therapy service, focusing on inpatient surgery and oncology, providing expert assessment and intervention. The ideal candidate will have experience in both NHS and private settings, demonstrating adaptability and strong teamwork skills. Offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this role allows for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Therapist with a focus on oncology and surgical care.
• Prior experience in both NHS and private healthcare settings.
• Flexible and capable of working alone or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Clinically oversee Occupational Therapy at two locations.
• Provide assessment, intervention and educate staff on OT practices.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to support patient discharge.

Skills

Experience in surgical and oncology specialisms

Ability to work in NHS and Private Hospital settings

Experience of lone working

Adaptability to changing workloads

Team collaboration and education skills

Education

Qualification in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Role: Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Surgery and Oncology/Haematology). As an experienced Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for clinically overseeing the Occupational Therapy service at both locations and lead development of the service. You will demonstrate expertise in optimising the function of Oncology and Surgical patients and support their safe discharge. You will daily work alongside a team of acute physiotherapists and MDT colleagues including dietitians, SLTs, doctors and nurses as you provide expert Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention, educate staff and promote this service.

Responsibilities

• Qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Experience of working in the NHS and Private Hospital settings
• Experience in surgical and oncology specialisms
• Be willing and had experience of lone working
• Be adaptable and prioritise a changing daily work load
• Work alongside a team of acute physiotherapists and MDT colleagues to provide expert Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention, educate staff and promote the service

Site, Hours and Contract

• Site: The Harley Street Clinic and HCA at UCH, London
• Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week (flexible on which days you can cover)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: competitive salary dependant on experience and skills, with excellent benefits

About the Employer

We provide a range of complex care services, specialising in oncology, cardiology and neuroscience. From open heart surgery to pioneering techniques to treat cancer, our clinicians work together to provide the best possible care and treatments for our patients.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

HCA Healthcare UK is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and promotes our values. We uphold core values through respectful behaviour and conduct, including inclusion and empathy in all aspects of the role. We encourage flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace where needed.