Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Oncology Team

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Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Oncology Team

Job Title: Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Oncology Team
Specialism: AHP - Occupational Therapy
Location: Whitchurch, Cardiff, UK
Pay Rate: £28.00 per hour
Job Type: Part-time / Full-time
Contract: Ongoing (Locum)

Role overview

We are offering an exciting locum opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join a specialist Oncology Team based in Whitchurch, Cardiff. This ongoing role provides flexibility with part-time or full-time hours and the chance to work across a range of oncology settings, supporting adults at various stages of their cancer journey.

You will play a key role within the multidisciplinary oncology team, delivering patient-centred occupational therapy interventions that promote independence, enhance quality of life, and support safe discharge planning across inpatient, outpatient, and day therapy services.

Perks and benefits

• Part-time / Full-time flexibility: Choose a working pattern that fits around your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive hourly pay: Earn £28 per hour with the flexibility of locum working.

• Specialist oncology experience: Develop advanced skills within a highly specialised clinical area.

• Varied clinical environments: Work across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and day therapy settings.

• Professional development: Access ongoing learning opportunities within a supportive MDT.

• Collaborative team culture: Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on holistic cancer care.

Job purpose

To deliver a specialist occupational therapy service to adults affected by cancer across the oncology pathway, including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care, and end-of-life care. The post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions to maximise independence, function, and wellbeing, while contributing to effective discharge planning as an integral member of the Oncology MDT.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions for patients with complex physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial needs related to cancer and its treatment.

• Independently manage a defined caseload, prioritising workload in line with clinical need and service demands.