Cancer Wellbeing Specialist Occupational Therapist - Peterborough
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 11/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join the Cancer Wellbeing Service in Peterborough. You will provide expert support, guidance, and care to individuals affected by cancer, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life. The position involves delivering tailored interventions in one-to-one and group sessions, focusing on managing the physical and emotional impact of cancer. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, empowering patients to live well during and after treatment.
Essential criteria
- Degree in professional field of OT and HCPC registration
- Post-graduate diploma level courses or equivalent experience in cancer
- Evidence of OT continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- Further education in cancer related field
- Further training in psychological support approaches
- Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
- Experience of inter-professional working and multidisciplinary team
- Experience of how cancer affects wellbeing
- Local Cancer pathways and treatments
- National cancer strategy on wellbeing
- End of life care
- Degree in professional field of OT and HCPC registration
- Post-graduate diploma level courses or equivalent experience in cancer
- Evidence of OT continued professional development
- Further education in cancer related field
- Further training in psychological support approaches
- Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
- Experience of inter-professional working and multidisciplinary team
- Experience of how cancer affects wellbeing
- Local Cancer pathways and treatments
- National cancer strategy on wellbeing
- End of life care
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Cancer Wellbeing Specialist Occupational Therapist - Peterborough
The closing date is 11 October 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by cancer? Join our warm and welcoming team at the Cancer Wellbeing Service, where we provide expert support, guidance, and care to individuals navigating the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
We're looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to work part-time as part of our multidisciplinary team. This is a unique opportunity to use your clinical skills in a holistic, person-centred environment that values empathy, collaboration, and innovation.
As an OT with us, you'll support patients in regaining independence, improving quality of life, and managing the physical and emotional impact of cancer. You'll work closely with other professionals to deliver tailored interventions, empowering people to live well during and after treatment.
If you're a compassionate professional with a strong understanding of cancer care and a desire to work in a supportive, forward-thinking service, we'd love to hear from you.
For further information or a visit contact [contact details removed] - Advance Occupational Therapist on01733678570
Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
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