Senior Occupational Therapist - Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team in Dorchester. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously with cancer patients and provide high-quality care within a multidisciplinary team.

The position is suitable for Band 5-6 applicants, with responsibilities including patient assessment, treatment planning, and providing leadership to junior staff. Sponsorship options are available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage a caseload of patients autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic assessment and management to cancer patients.
• Work as part of the Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team and wider MDT.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Clinical duties

Leadership

Autonomous practice

Knowledge of cancer treatment

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team in a static position. We will consider a development Band 5-6 role for the right candidate. As a team we cover the Oncology Ward at Dorset County Hospital providing holistic assessment and management to patients with a diagnosis of cancer.

Key Responsibilities

• To work as an integral member of the Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations.
• To work at an advanced level and be professionally and legally accountable for a specialised patient caseload, deciding priorities for own work area without direct supervision.
• In conjunction with the Team Lead and clinical specialists, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
• To promote and demonstrate safe, timely and appropriate assessment, treatment and discharge planning for patients with a cancer diagnosis.
• To provide leadership and clinical guidance for junior staff, therapy assistants, students and ward staff.
• To take part in weekend working rota.

Additional Information

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

Contact

• Georgina Bruce, Head of Macmillan Cancer Therapy Team – [e-mail] – 01305 253319
• Sarah Hill – [e-mail]