Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist (6 Month FTC)
Sue Ryder, South East Region
Theale RG7 4AB
24 hours per week
£49,609.89-£50,893.59 per annum, pro rata (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)
*Essential requirements – HCPC registered, Full UK driving licence and own transport - Primarily based at Sue Ryder Berkshire West, with an expectation to travel to our other sites, Duchess of Kent Hospice RG30 2DX and South Oxfordshire Palliative Care Hub OX10 6SL*
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 offers a range of hospice and community nursing services in Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire, including Reading, Newbury, Wokingham, Wallingford and Henley, and many more local communities in between.
About the role
Our Therapy team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and our Lymphoedema therapists.
We provide care to patients both in the community setting and at our Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading. Your primary base will be Theale, but will be an expectation to travel, dependant on clinical demand.
The community Therapy teams work closely alongside our Medical and Nursing colleagues, so effective MDT working is essential.
As a member of the Occupational Therapy (OT) team, you will be expected to deliver a high-quality OT service within a palliative care setting by assessing, planning, implementing (directly or through others), and evaluating person-centred programmes of care. The post holder will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team to optimise patients’ quality of life, functional ability, and participation in meaningful activities.
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
About 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.
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.