We have an exciting opportunity for someone with a diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy with specialist knowledge to become part of our Therapies Team. It is a rewarding and diverse role that will develop skills within a palliative care setting using innovative and therapeutic interventions in collaboration with other professionals and volunteers. It will also allow you to develop your practice and improve your communication skills, whilst helping people manage life limiting illnesses.

The post holder will

• Support people with specialist palliative care needs to improve their quality of life within the community, ward, groups and onsite appointments.
• be registered with the HCPC and preferably have some experience of supporting people affected by life-limiting conditions
• Provide care for prevention and treatment of symptoms to enable optimal independence and participation in activities of daily living which are most important to each person we support.

• Working alongside highly skilled practitioners, all experienced in providing this vital multi-professional approach within the hospice and the community.
• Have working experience and skills in the management of respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and oncological conditions

Saint Francis Hospice is a dynamic, forward thinking organisation providing care to people throughout the boroughs of Brentwood, Havering, Barking & Dagenham and Redbridge

We can offer:

• A supportive environment within the hospice multi-professional team
• A structured induction and supervision
• Excellent training and development opportunities in our purpose-built education centre
• The hospice is based in Idyllic surroundings 10 minutes from the M25,A12 andA127.
• Free car parking
• Subsidised restaurant with a good selection of hot and cold foods.
• Continued access to the NHS pension scheme or membership of the Hospice pension scheme

Want to Hear More?

For further information to discuss this job opportunity or arrange an informal visit please contact Kathryn Owens, Therapies Manager via email: jobs@sfh.org.uk.

Please note that a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) criminal record check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment screening for the successful candidate.

If you would like to apply for the Occupational Therapist position,please complete your application online via NHS Jobs, www.jobs.nhs.uk.   The job reference number is BO483-227.