Specialist Occupational Therapist (Temporary, Part Time )
Key Details
| Role | Specialist Occupational Therapist (Temporary, Part Time ) |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 25th September 2026 at 10:00am |
| Contract Type | Part Time Temporary |
| Salary | Equivalent to Agenda for Change Band 6 |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Department / Team | AHP |
| Reporting To | AHP Lead |
| Location | St John's House, Newry/ Community Services |
| Hours per Week | 22.5- 31 |
| How to Apply | Apply Now |
Job Description
As a key member of the hospice multi-disciplinary team, you will provide a high standard of occupational therapy service to patients in Evora Hospice with specialist palliative care needs, including those with a highly complex presentation – patients may be suffering from malignant and non-malignant conditions, e.g. MND, COPD.
You will also participate in the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating of care of patients encompassing the Hospice’s philosophy of specialist palliative care.
Additional Information
If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are compassionate, hardworking with the flexibility to work 22.5 – 31 hours across Monday to Friday we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus 10 statutory days pro-rata
- Birthday Leave
- Mileage allowance for all organisational journeys
- Staff canteen
- Free, secure parking
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Health Shield healthcare scheme
- 24/7 advice and counselling service
- Life assurance
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Comprehensive and individualised induction programme
- Full training to build confidence in your role
- Part of a committed and successful team
Experience and Skills
Applicants must have a Diploma from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, or a Degree in Occupational Therapy recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), be Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and hold membership of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (or able to provide details of liability insurance from another body). You must have 3 years’ post graduate experience along with experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and providing OT intervention to palliative care patients in either an acute and /or community setting.
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