Job Advert
Specialist Occupational Therapist – 30 hours per week
AfC Band 6: £33,072 - £40,736 (Pro Rata)
ACCORD Hospice is well recognised and respected within the community of Renfrewshire for delivering individualised specialist palliative care for people with a life limiting illness, at the right time, in the right place by the right people.
A very exciting and rare opportunity has arisen at ACCORD Hospice for a Specialist Occupational Therapist within our hospice-wide Multi-disciplinary Team. The successful candidate will be based in our new Community Hub, however undertaking a hospice-wide role within our organisation, supporting the needs of in-patients, out-patients and community based patients and their families. Hours of work will be 30 per week over 4-5 days – to be confirmed / negotiated with a degree of flexibility.
We are looking for a therapist who already has experience within palliative care or skills that are transferable from other areas of practice, who is enthusiastic, with a passion for working in a holistic, patient-centred and uniquely diverse role. Experience of working within the community, in partnership with other agencies would be a distinct advantage.
You will be responsible for assessing and providing specialist occupational therapy treatment and management to patients with life limiting conditions and supporting carers within the Hospice and the community – see attached job description.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate knowledge of palliative care interventions, high levels of technical competence, strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
Essential criteria:
- Diploma / BSc in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health & Care Professionals Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development (with palliative care – desirable)
- Licensed car driver with access to own car
Benefits:
- Affiliated with Agenda for Change pay-scales
- Continuation of NHS pension scheme (T&C apply)
- Access to company pension scheme if required
- Access to professional development opportunities
For any enquiries regarding this position / informal visit, please contact Brian Hunter Clinical Services Manager on 0141 5812000 or brian.hunter@accord.org.uk or Team Lead Alison Clark at alison.clark@accord.org.uk
An application can be downloaded from our website or via NHS Job Train
Closing date Friday 15th April