Job Description

B7 Occupational Therapist -Guys Cancer rehabilitation transition service CARTS



Are you an Occupational Therapist interested in Cancer Rehabilitation?



This is an opportunity to join our innovative and unique Guy's Cancer Rehabilitation Transition Service. The service accepts referrals from the ward and larger cancer therapy team, carrying a small caseload of patients with complex cancer presentations who require an enhanced rehabilitation package while in the acute setting. It aims to improve functional outcomes, quality of life, and patient experience through increased rehabilitation frequency and supportive transfer into the community. We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a passion for rehabilitation to join our forward-thinking Cancer Occupational Therapy service in this rewarding and clinically interesting role. Prior experience in the NHS would be highly desirable.



We would encourage Occupational Therapist working in different specialities with transferrable skills and an interest in this area of work to apply.

Main duties of the job:

Our team consists of a B7 Occupational Therapist, B7 Physiotherapist, and Band 4 Therapy Assistant. Supported by the clinical specialist and working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will have responsibility for overseeing the Cancer Rehabilitation Transition Service's caseload. This post sits within our large and supportive Occupational Therapy Cancer service, and a part of the role includes supporting juniors' learning and development within the service. We have a wide in-service core teaching program and supportive of further professional development needs. This post will allow you to develop and utilise your specialist clinical skills in the management of people with complex health and rehabilitation needs, while providing you with an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills, expand your professional development, and participate in the wider local and national agendas for cancer care.



Please see the job description for further details.



Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.



Guy's Cancer has embarked upon a comprehensive cancer strategy that will shape the future of services for the next generation of patients. We strive to be a world class cancer service, delivering internationally distinctive services that are patient centred, research driven and clinically led.



We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.



We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients



Please see attached the job description and person specification documentation for further information on the role and its requirements.