Highly Specialist Outpatients Occupational Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Highly Specialist Outpatients Occupational Therapist The closing date is 27 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Band 7 Outpatients Occupational Therapist, working across both the Sutton and Chelsea sites37.5 hours per week. Award-Winning Patient CareWe're world-renowned for our research and treatment of cancer and we have been awarded the Charter Mark for our commitment to excellence in patient care. What can we provide for you?The opportunity to work within the largest cancer centre in Europe and to build on your existing skills and experience. You should have evidence of experience in oncology and palliative care. The hospital encourages professional and personal development through an in-service education programme and support for study leave. How do we work?We take a genuinely multiprofessional approach to the rehabilitation of patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. This is post is dedicated to the running and ongoing development of the outpatient occupational therapy service. The post holder will be pivotal in the development of the service as well as the key professional in providing Occupational Therapy input for outpatients with deficits resulting from cancer and its treatment. The Royal Marsden Foundation NHS Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with an international reputation for high quality patient care, research & development and education. We are one of the first Foundation Trusts in the UK. To make an informal enquiry, please contact Lauren Blackburn, Operational Lead OT, on 020 8661 3090 Main duties of the job 1.1. Cancer care is a rapidly developing area of expertise within Occupational Therapy. 1.2. This Band 7 Occupational Therapist will develop and lead the Occupational Therapy Outpatient service across both sites of the Trust. 1.3. They will develop a structure for the outpatient service, including, but not limited to: establishing prioritisation criteria, defining and implementing assessments and outcome measures applicable to each referral reason, standardising evidence-based practice across both sites, defining pathways for delivery of Occupational Therapy input, reporting on activity and collecting relevant data for the service, and developing patient resources for self-management. 1.4. They will be the primary point of contact for co-ordinating appointments, treating, managing and prioritising outpatient referrals, assessing patients, providing occupational therapy input, including the use of supported self-management strategies and onward referrals. About us The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why