Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Oncology Team Sanctuary Personal

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)

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.
• Assess functional abilities including activities of daily living, fatigue management, pain, cognition, mobility, and psychosocial impact.
• Recommend, coordinate, and review appropriate equipment, adaptations, and environmental modifications.
• Support effective discharge planning by liaising with community services, local authorities, and third-sector organisations.
• Deliver rehabilitation input across inpatient, outpatient, and day therapy settings as required.
• Provide education, advice, and self-management strategies to patients and carers.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical documentation in accordance with Trust, HCPC, and professional standards.

Whitchurch offers the perfect blend of community charm and city convenience. Located within Cardiff, it benefits from excellent transport links, green spaces, and a vibrant cultural scene. With a welcoming atmosphere, local cafés, parks, and easy access to the city centre, it’s an outstanding place to live and work while enjoying everything the Welsh capital has to offer.