Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (12 Month FTC)
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice
Grove Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AE
30-37.5 hours per week
£39,220.69 - 42,081.12 per annum (plus competitive benefits)

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

We are there when it matters.

About us

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is in the heart of Headingley, Leeds. We provide expert palliative care at a time when people need this the most. We support you when you are living with a life-limiting condition, and also help your loved ones and family.

We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.

We are able to provide care in our inpatient unit and our CNS team are on hand to visit people and provide care for people in their own home.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the team.

• To assess service user needs and to develop an appropriate person centred treatment programme to meet individual needs
• Liaise and communicate with other health and social care professionals in the planning and delivery of occupational therapy
• Apply specialised knowledge and research to initiate innovative clinical projects that counter occupational risk factors and maintain function and quality of life

For more information please see the full Job Description

About you

In palliative care no day is the same. Working for Sue Ryder provides a unique opportunity because we care for patients with such a variety of conditions and symptoms. If you’d like to develop your knowledge of many different conditions and the impact this has on patients and their families a role in palliative care with Sue Ryder is for you.

You are a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a palliative setting. You have a strong foundation in occupational therapy assessments and interventions, using sound clinical reasoning to support individuals in maintaining independence and engaging in meaningful activities. You are confident working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, able to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and respond to complex and sensitive situations with professionalism.

You communicate clearly and empathetically, building positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. You are confident in assessing and managing risk and demonstrate a good understanding of relevant legislation and professional standards.

You are organised, adaptable, and supportive of others’ development, offering guidance to junior staff, students, and assistants. Ideally, you will bring experience from a relevant setting, including practice placements, and show a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

Minimum Essential Criteria:

· HCPC registration and experience in functional assessments
· Ability to recommend and implement environmental or task-based adaptations
· Skilled in inclusive communication and patient education
· Commitment to promoting independence and reducing barriers

Desirable Criteria:

· Desirable experience of working in a relevant setting, which can include practice placements
·Awareness of national Palliative Care frameworks
·Experience in clinical audits and/ or service development projects
·Experience in a community Therapy team


Benefits

· Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
· Company pension scheme
· 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
· Enhanced maternity and paternity pa
· Enhanced sick pay
· Electric Vehicle Scheme
· Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
· Death in Service benefit
· Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
· Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/


Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.

If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org.

Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.

For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.