Occupational Therapist

Job title:

Occupational Therapist

Company

NHS

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to develop your career in a world-renowned centre of excellence?At The Royal Marsden, we are proud to offer a supportive, innovative, and professionally enriching environment for Occupational Therapists at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re newly qualified or looking to take the next step, this is the place to grow, thrive, and make a real impact.Why Join Us?

• Structured Preceptorship ProgrammeOur preceptorship pathway is designed to support Band 5 and 6 Occupational Therapists, helping you build confidence, consolidate clinical skills, and develop professionally from day one.
• Dedicated Practice EducatorWe’re proud to have a forward-thinking Practice Educator who not only supports student placements but also pioneers innovative models of training. This approach engages service leads as well as frontline staff–lightening the load on clinicians while improving the quality of our training delivery.
• Generous CPD SupportWe invest heavily in your development. You’ll benefit from:
• Access to multiple CPD funding streams including charitable funds
• 10 days of protected study leaveper year
• Opportunities to attend external courses, conferences, and specialist training
• Strong and Visible OT LeadershipOur robust Occupational Therapy leadership team is committed to supporting yourcareer progression,wellbeing, andongoing development. Your voice is heard, and your growth is championed.

Main duties of the jobThe Band 5 Occupational Therapist provides a high quality cost-effective occupational therapy service for the patient with cancer. As a qualified practitioner, the postholder is a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines. With the support of the Band 6 Occupational Therapist, they will organise occupational therapy activities within a defined clinical area and will also liaise closely with all members of the multi-professional rehabilitation team in the provision of a specialist input to a variety of education programmes.About usThe Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That’s why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.DetailsDate posted25 June 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number282-SA613Job locationsThe Royal Marsden SuttonSuttonSM2 5PTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf youre looking for a rewarding career where your expertise is valued and your development is actively supported,The Royal Marsden is the place for you.Come and join usbe part of something exceptionalYou will be joining a supportive and friendly team of qualified Occupational Therapists working in an acute setting to support needs of patients undergoing cancer treatment across all tumour groups. There is excellent internal and external CPD opportunities, generous support for study leave, parking onsite, and comprehensive staff benefits via Vivup.We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role if you are interested in applying.Please contact Lauren Blackburn on lauren.blackburn@rmh.nhs.uk or 0208 661 3090.For further information please refer to the job description and personal specificationWorking under supervision of band 6 in ward and outpatient settings to provide complex clinical assessment of the biomechanical, sensory, psychological, cognitive, perceptual and interpersonal deficits affecting the functioning of individuals with cancer, their families and carers through the use of clinical reasoning.Developing and implementing individual specialised therapeutic rehabilitation programmes specific to patients needs based on activity analysis using a client-centred, problem solving approach.Developing and implementing treatment and educational groups for people with cancer and their carers.Assessing and prescribing the wheelchair and specialist seating needs for example paralysis, dystonia, major surgery, extreme fatigue, pressure relief of patients with cancer. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf youre looking for a rewarding career where your expertise is valued and your development is actively supported,The Royal Marsden is the place for you.

Come and join usbe part of something exceptionalYou will be joining a supportive and friendly team of qualified Occupational Therapists working in an acute setting to support needs of patients undergoing cancer treatment across all tumour groups. There is excellent internal and external CPD opportunities, generous support for study leave, parking onsite, and comprehensive staff benefits via Vivup.We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role if you are interested in applying.Please contact Lauren Blackburn on lauren.blackburn@rmh.nhs.uk or 0208 661 3090.For further information please refer to the job description and personal specificationWorking under supervision of band 6 in ward and outpatient settings to provide complex clinical assessment of the biomechanical, sensory, psychological, cognitive, perceptual and interpersonal deficits affecting the functioning of individuals with cancer, their families and carers through the use of clinical reasoning.Developing and implementing individual specialised therapeutic rehabilitation programmes specific to patients needs based on activity analysis using a client-centred, problem solving approach.Developing and implementing treatment and educational groups for people with cancer and their carers.Assessing and prescribing the wheelchair and specialist seating needs for example paralysis, dystonia, major surgery, extreme fatigue, pressure relief of patients with cancer.Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by UK College of Occupational Therapists.
• State Registration with Health & Care Professions Council for Occupational Therapy.

ExperienceDesirable

• Evidence of experience of dealing with oncology patients and their families / carers.
• Evidence of experience in clinical supervision and appraisal.
• Evidence of experience of principles and practice in audit, outcomes measurement and clinical governance.
• Approved fieldwork supervisor course.
• Accredited wheelchair course

Skills Abilities/knowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of functional assessment and treatment techniques for oncology and palliative care patients, including physical, cognitive, psychosocial functional assessments and treatment, as well as specific symptom and lifestyle management techniques (e.g. relaxation, anxiety, breathlessness and fatigue management).
• Risk assessment: Ability to carry out risk assessments concerning patients and staff safety, including Manual Handling.
• Ability to assess potential risks with regard to patients’ discharge from hospital.
• Ability to produce professional reports and records including POMRs, multi-professional care plans, letters, assessments for hospital and external agencies
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.
• Ability to teach both patients and carers in areas relating to rehabilitation. Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations and education sessions to health care colleagues and members of public.

Desirable

• Ability to assess risks associated with lone working, take responsibility for reporting to colleagues and ensuring self and patient are safe at all times.
• Ability to work in a highly motivated, self directed manner on clinical and departmental activities.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Ability to fulfil supervisory role for undergraduate students.
• Ability to enter data, prepare reports, formal written documentation and multi-media presentations.

Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationsEssential

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by UK College of Occupational Therapists.
• State Registration with Health & Care Professions Council for Occupational Therapy.

ExperienceDesirable

• Evidence of experience of dealing with oncology patients and their families / carers.
• Evidence of experience in clinical supervision and appraisal.
• Evidence of experience of principles and practice in audit, outcomes measurement and clinical governance.
• Approved fieldwork supervisor course.
• Accredited wheelchair course

Skills Abilities/knowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of functional assessment and treatment techniques for oncology and palliative care patients, including physical, cognitive, psychosocial functional assessments and treatment, as well as specific symptom and lifestyle management techniques (e.g. relaxation, anxiety, breathlessness and fatigue management).
• Risk assessment: Ability to carry out risk assessments concerning patients and staff safety, including Manual Handling.
• Ability to assess potential risks with regard to patients’ discharge from hospital.
• Ability to produce professional reports and records including POMRs, multi-professional care plans, letters, assessments for hospital and external agencies
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.
• Ability to teach both patients and carers in areas relating to rehabilitation. Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations and education sessions to health care colleagues and members of public.

Desirable

• Ability to assess risks associated with lone working, take responsibility for reporting to colleagues and ensuring self and patient are safe at all times.
• Ability to work in a highly motivated, self directed manner on clinical and departmental activities.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Ability to fulfil supervisory role for undergraduate students.
• Ability to enter data, prepare reports, formal written documentation and multi-media presentations.

Expected salary

£34521 – 41956 per year

Location

Sutton, Greater London

Job date

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:37:53 GMT

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