International Advanced Occupational Therapist - Oncology

Advanced Occupational Therapist - Oncology  
Town / Site: London / Private Care at Guys
Full time: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week
Permanent: Yes 
Salary: This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience

International Relocation Package Offered: Visa Costs, Plane Ticket and Accommodation, etc. will be covered

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Team at the Private Care at Guys part of HCA Healthcare UK, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. We welcome applicants from overseas who already hold an HCPC registration or who are in the process of completing this.

Private Care at Guy’s is a centre of excellence for specialist cancer treatments, robotic surgeries and stem cell transplantation unit. We have a wide multidisciplinary team with world renowned specialists in oncology and haematology.  

• You will provide high quality Occupational Therapy Service managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.

• Provide comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments for each patient

• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services within a designated area, holding responsibility for defined projects

• Plan and implement treatment using a goal planning system within the interdisciplinary team

• Maintain up to date, accurate and concise treatment records detailing the individual patient treatment plan and progress

• Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:  

• Registration with HCPC or due to be completed - MUST

• Passed English exam test or exempted from this

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within an oncology setting.

• Continuous professional development in the field

• Experience in providing teaching to colleagues.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

International Relocation Package:

We understand that moving to another country can be very daunting and time consuming, so here at HCA we will support you at every step, by providing you also the following:

• Support with applying and costs sponsorship and visa

• Flight to the UK

• Free 3 months’ accommodation

• Transfer from airport to accommodation

• £100 Supermarket Voucher

• 1-month free travel card

• Welcome package (containing toiletries, kitchenware and food essentials)

Benefits:

We also believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Advanced Occupational Therapist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

Tier 5 Youth Mobility:

We also welcome applications for those eligible to work in the UK under the Youth Mobility Scheme. The Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) allows young people to come and experience life in the United Kingdom for up to two years.

Applicants must be between the age of (18-30) to qualify for the scheme and a national of the following:

• Australia

• Canada

• Monaco

• New Zealand

• San Marino

Any questions, please reach out to us via careers@hcahealthcare.co.uk