Band 6 Occupational Therapist

Want to make a difference to Local Lives?

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Living Well Services Team for 18 hours per week, days of week are flexible – hours to be completed over 3 days is preferred.

We are an independent local charity based in Bosham, Chichester offering a wide range of services to support our patients, and their loved ones, who are living with a life limiting or terminal illness.

The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of local people and we support over 330 patients at any one time between our In Patient Unit and Community teams.

Why join us as an Occupational Therapist?

As an Occupational Therapist at St Wilfrid’s you will have the time to listen and understand the individual needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones, making sure each one gets the care they deserve and helping them achieve the best quality of life for as long as possible.

We’re a friendly, inspiring and supportive team, committed to our vision to provide high quality end of life and palliative care.

Being an Occupational Therapist at St Wilfrid’s

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be facilitating high quality, individualised care for patients with complex palliative care needs.

Championing rehabilitative palliative care, you’ll be working across the Hospice as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be aiming to achieve the best possible level of function and quality of life for patients, irrespective of diagnosis or disease trajectory. This will include working with our In Patient Unit, Community Team and Living Well Services.

Using your excellent problem solving and clinical reasoning skills, you will be providing specialist knowledge and assessment, underpinned by evidence-based practice.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a good level of knowledge and expertise in rehabilitation, chronic disease management, and palliative/end of life care.

This role requires a full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for own use.

To download and view the full job description, please visit our careers page - https://stwh.co.uk/careers/

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at St Wilfrid’s

We value diversity and are committed to being a place where people feel their differences are recognised and welcomed, and their needs are heard and respected.

Creating an inclusive workplace is a core part of our aim to ensure St Wilfrid’s is a great place to work and a compassionate and caring place to be.

Qualifications and Experience

Level 5 Diploma/ Level 6 Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current Membership with the Health Care Professionals Council

Post-graduate experience

Member of the British Association of Occupational Therapists
Right to Work in the UK

What we offer you

We offer all Hospice employees the following benefits:

Annual Leave - Our generous holiday entitlement starts at 27 days per year plus bank holidays and increases with service

Healthcare - Access to a contributory health plan for you and family members, covering a range of benefits including eye care and physiotherapy. 

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Access to free and confidential Virtual GP Advice, Counselling and Legal Support

Continuation of existing NHS Pension Scheme Membership –And recognition of reckonable service for certain benefits

Generous Pension –With 7.5% employer contribution for staff not in the NHS pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme - Should the worst happen while you're working with us, your loved ones will receieve a lump sum payment equal to two times your salary (or the NHS Life Assurance Scheme if applicable)

Free on site parking - At our beautiful, purpose built Hospice in Bosham

Subsidised food - Our catering staff provide a range of high quality meals at low price for all staff members when on site at the Hospice

Staff Discount - In our community charity shops and eligibility for the Blue Light Card discount scheme