Advanced Occupational Therapist - Neuro-oncology
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 p.a. pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 0QQ |
| Company: | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6306752/180-B-243140 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
A sought after opportunity has arisen for a highly specialised Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Department in Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
We are seeking an innovative team player in a new AHP Therapy Service that specialises in Neuro-oncology. This Outpatient Therapy Service will primarily focus on the Primary Brain Tumour pathway, but will also have input with Metastatic Brain tumours, Spinal Cord Tumours and Cancer treatment-related neurological impairments. The role will liaise with both Inpatient Therapy and local Community Services and you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team including Neurosurgeons, Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists.
You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with highly specialist skills in Neuro-oncology, excellent communication skills and experience of developing services. You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy to patients, working autonomously and without direct supervision, integrating the available evidence-base. You will ensure safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
In return, we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment in which to develop and excel in your career.
To provide highly specialist Occupational Therapy within the Neuro-Oncology AHP MDT alongside other AHPs, Neuro Rehab Consultant / Surgeons / Oncologists and Specialist Nurses in a primarily Outpatient setting initially.
To support the REACT (Rehabilitation and Exercise during Addenbrooke’s Cancer Treatment) programme where required, particularly in relation to the outpatient care of Neuro-Oncology patients and development of the Occupational Therapy aspect of the Neuro-Oncology Rehabilitation pathway within the Trust.
To manage the Outpatient Neuro-oncology Occupational Therapy Services and to be aware of alternative services within the Community to ensure wherever possible the individual referred to the service receives the most appropriate form of therapy.
To support and work alongside other members of the Neurosciences and Oncology Occupational Therapy departments and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of the highest possible standard of service.
To work alongside team leads in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Occupational Therapy Service on a day-to-day basis.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 2 June 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 19 June 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Jun 2024
A sought after opportunity has arisen for a highly specialised Therapist to join the Occupational Therapy Department in Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
We are seeking an innovative team player in a new AHP Therapy Service that specialises in Neuro-oncology. This Outpatient Therapy Service will primarily focus on the Primary Brain Tumour pathway, but will also have input with Metastatic Brain tumours, Spinal Cord Tumours and Cancer treatment-related neurological impairments. The role will liaise with both Inpatient Therapy and local Community Services and you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team including Neurosurgeons, Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists.
You will be an experienced Occupational Therapist with highly specialist skills in Neuro-oncology, excellent communication skills and experience of developing services. You will provide comprehensive occupational therapy to patients, working autonomously and without direct supervision, integrating the available evidence-base. You will ensure safe and effective delivery of occupational therapy and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
In return, we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment in which to develop and excel in your career.
To provide highly specialist Occupational Therapy within the Neuro-Oncology AHP MDT alongside other AHPs, Neuro Rehab Consultant / Surgeons / Oncologists and Specialist Nurses in a primarily Outpatient setting initially.
To support the REACT (Rehabilitation and Exercise during Addenbrooke’s Cancer Treatment) programme where required, particularly in relation to the outpatient care of Neuro-Oncology patients and development of the Occupational Therapy aspect of the Neuro-Oncology Rehabilitation pathway within the Trust.
To manage the Outpatient Neuro-oncology Occupational Therapy Services and to be aware of alternative services within the Community to ensure wherever possible the individual referred to the service receives the most appropriate form of therapy.
To support and work alongside other members of the Neurosciences and Oncology Occupational Therapy departments and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of the highest possible standard of service.
To work alongside team leads in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Occupational Therapy Service on a day-to-day basis.
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 2 June 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 19 June 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Jun 2024