Specialist Occupational Therapist | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join their team. The role involves providing assessments, developing rehabilitation programs, and working closely with a multi-disciplinary team to support cancer patients. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment are offered. This position is suited for both newly qualified and experienced therapists.

Benefits

Generous CPD support

Structured Preceptorship Programme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with cancer patients is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously in clinical settings.
• Strong teamwork skills collaborating with multi-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex clinical assessments for patients.
• Develop and implement individual rehabilitation programmes.
• Liaise with the multi-professional team for optimal rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Knowledge of cancer rehabilitation

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Assessment tools for rehabilitation

CPD resources

Job description

Overview

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to develop your career in a world-renowned centre of excellence? At The Royal Marsden, we offer a supportive, innovative, and professionally enriching environment for Occupational Therapists at all stages of their careers. Whether you're newly qualified or looking to take the next step, this is the place to grow, thrive, and make a real impact.

The Band 6 Occupational Therapist is an active member of a team that provides a high quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service for patients with cancer. As a skilled practitioner, the post holder is a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines. With the support of the Band 7 Occupational Therapist, they will organise occupational therapy activities within a defined clinical area and liaise closely with all members of the multi-professional rehabilitation team in the provision of a specialist input to a variety of education programmes.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers across nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. The pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. Flexible working requests from point of hire are welcomed to support work-life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.

For more information please refer to the job description and personal specification.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• Work autonomously in ward and outpatient settings to provide complex clinical assessment of the biomechanical, sensory, psychological, cognitive, perceptual and interpersonal deficits affecting the functioning of individuals with cancer, their families and carers through the use of advanced clinical reasoning.
• Develop and implement individual specialised therapeutic rehabilitation programmes specific to patient needs based on activity analysis using a client-centred, problem solving approach.
• Develop and implement treatment and educational groups for people with cancer and their carers (e.g., Health & Well Being groups).
• Assess and prescribe complex wheelchair and specialist seating needs (e.g., paralysis, dystonia, major surgery, extreme fatigue, pressure relief) for patients with cancer.
• Assess, design and fabricate static or dynamic splints to enable maintenance and improvement in upper limb functioning.
• Liaise with the multi-professional team within the hospital and community to achieve optimum rehabilitation outcomes and coordinated support packages across health and social care.
• Take a key role in organising and facilitating discharge planning case conferences where functional independence is paramount.

Why Join Us

• Structured Preceptorship Programme: designed to support Band 5 and 6 Occupational Therapists to build confidence and develop clinically and professionally from day one.
• Dedicated Practice Educator: supports student placements and pioneers innovative models of training, engaging service leads and frontline staff.
• Generous CPD Support: access to multiple CPD funding streams including charitable funds, 10 days of protected study leave per year, and opportunities to attend external courses, conferences, and specialist training.
• Strong and Visible OT Leadership: robust Occupational Therapy leadership team committed to supporting career progression, wellbeing, and ongoing development.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your expertise is valued and your development is actively supported, The Royal Marsden is the place for you. You will be joining a supportive and friendly team of qualified Occupational Therapists working in an acute setting to support the needs of patients undergoing cancer treatment across all tumour groups. There are excellent internal and external CPD opportunities, generous support for study leave, parking onsite, and comprehensive staff benefits via Vivup. We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role if you are interested in applying.

Please contact Lauren Blackburn on [e-mail] or 0208 661 3090.

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025