About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by cancer? Join our warm and welcoming team at the Cancer Wellbeing Service, where we provide expert support, guidance, and care to individuals navigating the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
We're looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to work part-time as part of our multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to use your clinical skills in a holistic, person-centred environment that values empathy, collaboration, and innovation.
As an OT with us, you'll support patients in regaining independence, improving quality of life, and managing the physical and emotional impact of cancer. You'll work closely with other professionals to deliver tailored interventions, empowering people to live well during and after treatment.
If you're a compassionate professional with a strong understanding of cancer care and a desire to work in a supportive, forward-thinking service, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information or a visit contact Lisa Deacon on [email protected]
Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist professional OT support, advice and education on cancer wellbeing issues. Assist clients in one to one sessions and group sessions to identify barriers related to cancer and wellbeing, devising a support plan that meets clients' needs and utilises specialist professional skills such as:
o CBT / ACT / OT skills
o Counselling skills
o Motivational interviewing
o Active listening skills
o CBTi - insomnia treatment
o Vocational rehab and report writing.
Use expert knowledge of emotional side effects of cancer to assess a client's mood including low mood, anxiety and suicidal intent to devise a support plan that protects individuals and meets the client's goals and needs.
Develop evidence based support materials, courses and education sessions utilising expert OT professional knowledge on the field of cancer wellbeing to support client's cancer journey.
Provide one to one client sessions advising on cancer related wellbeing issues specific to professional area of expertise, utilising external information, and internal networks to ensure best practice. Specialising in sleep, fatigue, brain fog / cognition, anxiety, low mood, and staying in or returning to work.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in professional field of OT and HCPC registration Post-graduate diploma level courses or equivalent experience in cancer Evidence of OT continued professional development
Desirable
Further education in cancer related field Further training in psychological support approaches
Experience Essential
Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice Experience of inter-professional working and multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Experience of how cancer affects wellbeing
Knowledge Essential
Local Cancer pathways and treatments National cancer strategy on wellbeing End of life care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Brenton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)