Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Occupational Therapist with a passion for Oncology and Haematology to join our rotation. Our cancer services based at Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals offers a unique opportunity to work in a leading specialist cancer centre. We offer the most up-to-date chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments, which leads to one of the best survival rates in the country. In this specialist role, upon completion of a development programme, you will be a senior Occupational Therapist providing high quality therapy, to inpatients with oncology and haematology conditions.This role provides an exciting opportunity to progress and expand your skills. The role begins on a band 6 contract where you will learn the necessary skills to assess, manage and treat oncology and haematology patients at various points within their cancer journey.We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking and passionate therapist who is motivated towards developing excellent leadership, communication skills and advanced clinical skills. You will possess the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.Upon completion of a 6-12 month development programme, the successful candidate will transition to a band 7 therapist. As well as supervision and team leadership responsibilities, you will also be directly involved in service development and promoting evidence based practice. You will be supported by the Clinical Lead throughout the programme.Main duties of the jobThis development opportunity will include an individualised competency framework supporting the successful applicant to ensure they have the necessary skills and experience to undertake the role of a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist.The development programme will include:Designated senior supervisor for the duration of the programmeRelevant additional training courses as per development needProgression to Band 7 upon completion of competencies within 6-12 months.Our Trust is part of the London Cancer Alliance. We possess a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities. With our partners, Imperial College London, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, and The Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre - one of eleven academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education. This role is Macmillan adopted which allows the post holder to access further learning and development opportunities.About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssentialDegree (or equivalent) in Occupational TherapyState registration with the Health Care Professions CouncilEvidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolioDesirableMembership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)Membership of RCOT special interest groups relevant to specialityExperienceEssentialRecent experience in relevant occupational therapy specialities and clinical settingsExperience of working as part of an occupational therapy and multidisciplinary teamExperience of supervision of students/ therapy support workers, with development of basic supervision skillsExperience of clinical education of staff, students or assistants.DesirablePrevious experience in the NHS or social care as a qualified occupational therapistInvolvement with Clinical Governance issues and an understanding of their relation to patient careSkills/ Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssentialGood communication skillsAble to apply a range and depth of knowledge to this specialist areaAble to make sound clinical decisions based on knowledge/ experience/circumstances and utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills.Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate and manage time effectivelyTo make sound judgments and reliable decisions in a variety of demanding situations.Competent IT skillsGood presentation skills.DesirableoEvidence of CPD relevant to role and specialist area.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressTrustwideLondonW2 1NYEmployer's websitehttps://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)