Specialist Palliative OT — Home-Based Rehabilitation

Hospice at Home; Carlisle; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 39 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland is seeking a Specialist Palliative Care Occupational Therapist to work in our community and inpatient settings. The role focuses on expert assessment, equipment provision and symptom management to help patients live well at home.

The 15-hour post is part of a job share; the post holder will supervise an assistant practitioner and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care across settings.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy and current registration.
• Post-registration experience in palliative care and life-limiting conditions.
• Experience in service development and audit processes.

Responsabilités

• Provide specialist OT assessment and intervention for palliative patients in community and hospice settings.
• Support independence and quality of life through person-centred rehabilitation.
• Assess for equipment, adaptations and moving-handling solutions.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for holistic palliative care planning.
• Offer advice and education to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to complex care and discharge planning and advance care discussions.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in service improvement activities.
• Support service delivery across community and inpatient settings as needed.

Connaissances

Autonomous practitioner

Enhanced communication

Networking across organisations

5-day week availability

Formation

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Palliative Care Qualification

Description du poste

Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland is seeking a Specialist Palliative Care Occupational Therapist to work in our community and inpatient settings. The role focuses on expert assessment, equipment provision and symptom management to help patients live well at home.

The 15-hour post is part of a job share; the post holder will supervise an assistant practitioner and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care across settings.