Occupational Therapist

Are you an experienced and

compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful difference in

end-of-life care?

AHP Suffolk CIC, in partnership with St Nicholas Hospice Care, is

seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dedicated

multidisciplinary team supporting people receiving palliative and end-of-life

care.

This is a unique opportunity to work across the community and hospice

setting, helping patients live independently, comfortably, and

meaningfully.

As an

Occupational Therapist, you will deliver specialist, holistic palliative care

to people with complex needs at the end of life. You will support patients to

maintain independence, maximise quality of life and focus on what matters most

to them. Working closely with families, carers and colleagues across the

hospice, you will help people navigate the challenges of living with a

life-limiting illness, dying and bereavement with compassion, dignity and

respect in line withour values of compassion, dignity, person-centred care and

quality of life.

This vacancy is 0.8 - 1 FTE.

We value our staff and are committed to fostering a culture that is Accountable, Honest, Person-centred, and Smart.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to job description attached for further information regarding the role of Occupational Therapist.

About us

AHP Suffolk CIC is a staff lead, specialist musculoskeletal Social Enterprise, our aim and purpose is to provide high quality accessible NHS commissioned health care to support people return to optimal health and stay healthy. We work in partnership with our staff, patients and commissioners to develop a continually improving range of services to meet their needs effectively and efficiently.

We have a reputation for innovation, service and staff development and well supported continuous professional development.

Set up as a social enterprise over 13 years ago, we provide NHS commissioned MSK Physiotherapy services from multiple sites across Suffolk, from community hospitals, health centres, gyms, and GP surgeries. We have developed and run U Refer, a successful web-based self-referral platform, and single point of referral for secondary care, and offer virtual and face to face clinical appointments, exercise classes and 121 rehabilitation.

Additional benefits:

Agenda for Change pay and leave terms and conditions of service matched

Auto-enrolment pension (as per criteria) with Scottish Widows

Employee Assistance Programme Health Assured

Cycle to Work scheme

NHS Discounts

Refer a Friend scheme

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

B9710-26-0022

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospice

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 2QY

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description for further information regarding the role of Occupational Therapist.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description for further information regarding the role of Occupational Therapist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Member of the RCOT or equivalent professional liability insurance
• Evidence of up-to-date, relevant CPD

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post graduate Occupational therapy knowledge and experience

• Experience of supervising, coaching and mentoring others

• Experience of supporting and delivering In-Service Training programmes

• Ability to apply developed knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice

• Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of functional ability

• Excellent knowledge of clinical risk assessment and risk management guidelines

• Awareness of current legislation

• Knowledge of primary care and community services

Desirable

• Post graduate training in palliative care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Member of the RCOT or equivalent professional liability insurance
• Evidence of up-to-date, relevant CPD

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post graduate Occupational therapy knowledge and experience

• Experience of supervising, coaching and mentoring others

• Experience of supporting and delivering In-Service Training programmes

• Ability to apply developed knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice

• Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of functional ability

• Excellent knowledge of clinical risk assessment and risk management guidelines

• Awareness of current legislation

• Knowledge of primary care and community services

Desirable

• Post graduate training in palliative care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC

Address

St Nicholas Hospice

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ahpsuffolk.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Allied Health Professionals Suffolk CIC

Address

St Nicholas Hospice

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP33 2QY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ahpsuffolk.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached job description for further information regarding the role of Occupational Therapist.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
• Member of the RCOT or equivalent professional liability insurance
• Evidence of up-to-date, relevant CPD

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post graduate Occupational therapy knowledge and experience

• Experience of supervising, coaching and mentoring others

• Experience of supporting and delivering In-Service Training programmes

• Ability to apply developed knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice

• Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of functional ability

• Excellent knowledge of clinical risk assessment and risk management guidelines

• Awareness of current legislation

• Knowledge of primary care and community services

Desirable

• Post graduate training in palliative care