Specialist Palliative Care Occupational Therapist

Specialist Palliative Care Occupational Therapist

Location: Sheffield

Published 8 days ago

Closing in 6 days

This is a Temporary , Part Time vacancy.

The Vacancy

St Luke's is an organisation dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. No patient or family is ever the same, and our journey with each individual is unique. Through high quality care, support, compassion and respect, we aim to improve lives at the most challenging times.

Our values are Dignified, Compassionate, Inspired and Pioneering. Working for St Luke's offers a real opportunity to make a difference to local people.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Specialist Palliative Care Occupational Therapist to join our team.

Responsibilities: The post holder will identify and assess individual patient needs and implement appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions based on clinical experience and evidence based practice, ensuring an efficient, effective, high quality service for adults with specialist palliative care needs.

Qualifications: Must have a Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the HCPC. Experience with multi disciplinary team working and an understanding of Palliative Care OT are essential. Awareness of a range of interventions and the ability to work collaboratively are required.

The Organisation

St Luke's is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and families the high quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end of life care, in Sheffield and beyond.

The Benefits

Advantageous terms and conditions of employment

Family friendly: we work with you to make your role fit your personal circumstances

Working here means you are very important to us and your health and wellbeing matters

Generous learning and development opportunities

We are proud to offer a range of other miscellaneous benefits to our employees

About St Luke's

We are caring, pioneering and respectful. We are St Luke's.

St Luke's Hospice Sheffield

St Luke's Hospice Sheffield

Little Common Lane, Sheffield, S11 9NE

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Registered Charity Number: 254402