Senior Occupational Therapist (SMH Band 6) (Senior Occupational Therapist (SMH Band 6))

What are we looking for?

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Therapy Department for an Occupational Therapist to support our work within our therapy team at St. Michael’s Hospice.

About St. Michael’s Hospice

St. Michael’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care services for the people of North Hampshire. We are dedicated to providing who are affected by life-limiting illness to attain the highest possible quality of life by providing a choice of specialist care and support.

As a charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to raise money to fund the running’s of the hospice. This is made possible by supporters donating, taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping in our retail outlets, leaving gifts in their Wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer.

The role

Palliative care experience is not essential however the ability to work autonomously and previous experience in managing people with complex conditions and at end of life would be advantageous. We offer excellent support and training opportunities as well as the potential to develop specialist skills, and the opportunity to contribute to evolving clinical services.

A career in hospice care enables you to be part of a multi-professional team and provide holistic care to patients who have life limiting illnesses. It is our aim to ensure that our patients achieve the best quality of life.

The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a multi – disciplinary team with in-patients, out-patients, community services, specialist clinics and Living Well Services.

St. Michael’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role.

Contact

For further information and to arrange informal visits, please contact Emma Green, Therapy Lead on 01256 844744 or email: emma.green@stmichaelshospice.org.uk or hr@stmichaelshospice.org.uk

Closing date: 04/04/25

Interview date: Week of 21st April 2025