Occupational Therapist

Job summary Hours: 20.5 hours per week Salary: £32,023 FTE (£17,505 Pro-Rata) Department: Wellbeing & IPU Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational Therapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice. The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life. Main duties of the job The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational therapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice. The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life. About us People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives. Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people. Details Date posted 12 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £32,023 a year £32,023 FTE (£17,505 Pro-Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0156-26-0012A Job locations 1 Northgate Road Linthorpe Middlesbrough TS5 5NW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Occupational Therapist Job Purpose and Role The enthusiastic post holder will be responsible for delivering Occupational therapy to the palliative patients under the care of Teesside Hospice. The post holder will assess and devise holistic treatment plans tailored to the patient's needs on the in -patient unit and well-being services with added input to the community. The role will entail working autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team to provide effective palliative care. The post holder will have experience in supporting patients with long term conditions in particular palliative care, neurology, and respiratory physiotherapy, and be an advocate for promoting a rehabilitative environment to maximise patient's independence, function, and quality of life. Main Duties and key result areas General duties Provide necessary equipment and aids and advice on their safe and proper use, as required in the provision of safe and responsive patient care including mobility aids. Provide relevant professional advice, education and information to patients, families, carers, and professionals with use of relevant supporting materials in a variety of settings e.g. IPU, Wellbeing Centre. To make recommendations to maintain the patient's functional abilities and quality of life within the community. To demonstrate expertise management of patients with complex specialist needs. Deliver hands on patient care directly on a regular basis working as part of the wider team within the scope of professional registration. Ensure that evidence-based practice is embedded in treatment approaches and contribute to the development of departmental guidelines Maintain a safe environment for patients and carers Maintain current registration with HCPC Assume responsibility for their own professional development and update and maintain own clinical skills as required for the role To be an integral part of the allied health professionals team Comply with relevant legislation and guidelines for providing a high standard of care ensuring patients are safe inclusive of Mental Capacity, Safeguarding and Data protection Comply with all statutory and local policy requirements, including Health & Safety, Fire etc. Show evidence of updating own professional knowledge and skills and jointly establish a personal development plan with their line manager