Specialist Palliative OT — Home Hospice

Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland welcomes applications for a Specialist Palliative Care Occupational Therapist. This 15‑hour post is part of an existing job share, with supervision of an assistant practitioner.

You will provide expert assessment, equipment provision and symptom management to support patients living at home with life‑limiting conditions. The role spans community and inpatient hospice settings, offering opportunities for professional development within a supportive

Qualifications

• 5 years post-registration experience.
• Experience with life-limiting conditions.
• Experience in service development and audit processes.
• Current Driver’s Licence and car for business use.
• Palliative Care qualification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist OT assessment and intervention for life-limiting illness across community and hospice settings.
• Support independence and quality of life through person-centred rehab.
• Assess for equipment, adaptations and moving/handling solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to plan and evaluate holistic palliative care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development and quality improvement.
• Provide input across community and inpatient hospice settings as required.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Enhanced communication skills

Networking across boundaries

Flexibility 5-day week

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Palliative Care Qualification

Job description

Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland welcomes applications for a Specialist Palliative Care Occupational Therapist. This 15‑hour post is part of an existing job share, with supervision of an assistant practitioner.

You will provide expert assessment, equipment provision and symptom management to support patients living at home with life‑limiting conditions. The role spans community and inpatient hospice settings, offering opportunities for professional development within a supportive