Specialist Occupational Therapist
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Winsley, BA15 2LE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0223-26-0010 |
Summary
SPECIALIST OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | Band 6 | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata) We are looking for a Specialist Occupational Therapist (Palliative Care) to join our Allied Health Professionals (AHP) team. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver specialist, holistic occupational therapy interventions across our In Patient Unit (IPU), Day Patient Services, outpatient clinics and community settings. Key responsibilities will include: Delivering specialist palliative occupational therapy assessments and interventions Managing a caseload of patients across hospice and community settings Developing personalised care and treatment plans addressing physical, cognitive, psychological, spiritual and social needs Working collaboratively with MDT colleagues and external organisations to deliver integrated care Providing specialist advice and guidance on occupational therapy in palliative and end of life care Teaching selfmanagement techniques to patients, carers and healthcare professionals Supporting holistic rehabilitative palliative care across Dorothy House services Contributing to policy, pathway and service development Participating in audit, evaluation and service improvement activity Supporting and mentoring students, volunteers and junior team members Line managing and supervising staff where appropriate, including PDRs and development planning Maintaining accurate, professional clinical records in line with HCPC standards See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information. HOURS OF WORK This is a Part Time position 30 Hours per week However, we do also welcome applications from those who might be looking for Full Time! Due to the nature of this role, you will be working across both our community and within our In Patient Unit (IPU) at our Winsley Hospice. ABOUT YOU Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel to patient's home addresses. Therefore, the successful applicant will require a full driving license with access to a vehicle. ABOUT THE BENEFITS Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff: 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development! Pension with Life Assurance. Colleague discount across our 30 retail stores. 45p per mile for work travel. Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most. If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application. INTERVIEWS Interviews for this role will be held week commencing the 5th May 2026.