Community Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) Team based at the Rowans Hospice,

We are looking for a Band 6 Occupational to work alongside the Band 6 and 7 Occupational therapists within the Multi Disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team.

The successful applicant must have a degree or diploma in Occupational therapy and HCPC registration. The post holder will hold a clinical caseload in a community setting and support the team with triage and complex assessment of patients, they will possess excellent communication skills and be competent in linking with the larger multidisciplinary team. They will need to be well organised, friendly and approachable and able to demonstrate maturity and skill in responding sensitively to patients and families with a life limiting illnesses. There will be the opportunity to be involved in the development of the service.

As a team we offer excellent CPD opportunities we have regular multi-disciplinary teaching, therapy education, structured 1:1 supervision and an appraisal system in place. We are also very fortunate to have multidisciplinary group clinical supervision.

The post holder will work autonomously within the context of a supportive comprehensive multi-professional specialist team. Car driver is essential.

Contact Naomi Donachie -- Operational Leads, Specialist Palliative Care on 02392311770 or email: palliativecare@southernhealth.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of specialist care for a defined patient/client group, practicing as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team.

They will practice clinically across a variety of settings within Fareham and Gosport and South East Hampshire. The post holder will work across professional, clinical providers of palliative care services as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care.

The role encompasses clinical, consultative, education, leadership and research functions. The primary concern of the Occupational Therapist is to bring the highest standards of clinical care to the patient through good symptom management, emotional support and access to appropriate services and advice, seeking support from more experienced members of the Specialist Palliative Care Team as appropriate.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• *Current Health Care Professions Council registration as an Occupational Therapist
• *Advanced communications skills training or be prepared to work towards this.
• *Evidence of Continuing Education
• *Car driver with current licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rowans Hospice

Purbrook Heath Road, Purbrook

Waterlooville

Hampshire

PO7 5RU

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