Specialist Occupational Therapist - AHP (Oncology)

NHS Scotland; Scotland Township (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bursary scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Counselling support

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist based at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre with cover at QEUH Bone Marrow Transplant Service. The role is primarily inpatient and part-time (27 hours/week) Monday to Friday, permanent and pro rata salary.

HCPC-registered OT with relevant post-registration experience is required; oncology/acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy (HCPC registered)
• Post-registration experience in relevant area
• Experience in audit, quality improvement or service development is essential
• Ideally oncology, acute care or rehabilitation experience

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex clinical caseload for patients with cancer, including assessments, treatment planning, interventions and discharge planning.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, effective, compassionate care.
• Contribute to education, training, supervision and development of OT staff and students.
• Lead on audit, evaluation and ongoing development of the OT service to remain evidence-based and innovative

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Allied Health Professional (AHP) Service at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (BWoSCC) as a Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist.

This predominantly inpatient-based role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care to individuals undergoing cancer treatment within one of the UK's leading oncology centres. You will join a supportive and dynamic cross-site team and provide cover to the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Service at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH).

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please See Below For More Details

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Base location: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
• Additional location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), providing cover to the Bone Marrow Transplant Service.
• Hours: 27 hours per week.
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday
• Duration: Permanent

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities

You will manage a complex clinical caseload, undertaking comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, interventions and discharge management for patients with cancer. Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of coordinated, effective and compassionate care. In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to the education, training, supervision and development of occupational therapy staff and students. You will also lead on audit, evaluation and the ongoing development of the occupational therapy service, helping to ensure that care remains evidence-based, innovative and responsive to patient needs.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Relevant post‑registration experience.
• Ideally have experience in oncology, acute care, rehabilitation or a related specialist clinical area.
• Previous experience in audit, quality improvement or service development is essential.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

• Job titles: AHP Team Lead / Clinical Specialist OT.
• Telephone: [phone].
• Email: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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