An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our Cardiac Rehabilitation Team in Carmarthenshire.
Delivering services for patients closer to home in line with the Health Board's strategy 'A Healthier Mid and West Wales: Our Future Generations Living Well' and associated plans. Cardiac Rehabilitation aims to deliver an effective, efficient, and sustainable service by shifting the current focus on hospital-based care and treatment to a focus on services more readily available in local communities.
We're seeking to appoint a proactive, motivated, and compassionate individual with demonstrable experience, whose values are aligned to those of Hywel Dda University Health Board:- putting people at the heart of what we do- working together to be the best we can- striving to develop and deliver better services.
Main duties of the job
Operate as an autonomous practitioner, with a varied and often complex caseload, using specialist knowledge of occupational therapy and the functional impact of health conditions to appropriately select, plan, modify, carry out and evaluate assessments and interventions, adapting practice based on client's circumstances and presentation.
Carry out group education (fatigue/stress/anxiety management) with individuals both virtually and in-person.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide rehabilitation/recovery focused on the needs of the individual.
Work independently or alongside other members of the team, where relevant, to plan, organise and deliver therapeutic interventions with individuals or groups, across a variety of settings to include hospitals, person's home, educational establishments, and community & leisure facilities.
Advise/educate and demonstrate specific techniques/strategies to the individual and their families/carers, if relevant, to support the ongoing management of the individual's recovery.
Delegate clinical work to others within the team i.e. Support Workers and students, following relevant policies/guidelines.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Job description
When an individual suffers from a cardiovascular disease, it may have a significant impact on their physical and psychological health. Patients who have cardiovascular disease may experience fatigue, shortness of breath, depression, anxiety, memory and concentration problems, and difficulty participating in everyday activities. Cardiovascular disease is a serious and often emotionally distressing condition that can result in functional limitations.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to test, trial and/or build upon existing clinical and leadership skills within the clinical specialty. Training, role orientation and ongoing support will be provided. The successful candidate will have access to regular clinical and managerial supervision.
The post holder will have current HCPC registration. They will be expected to travel within Carmarthenshire and at times with the possibility of the wider Hywel Dda University Health Board area. There are opportunities for pool cars and mileage expenses.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Degree in Occupational Therapy
* Current HCPC registration
* Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role
* Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software
* Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care
* Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies.
* Understanding and application of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology
* Understanding and application of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness
Desirable
* Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care.
* Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment
* Knowledge of Health Board and priorities.
* Accredited Practice Educator
* Accredited Agored Assessor
Experience
Essential
* Significant post graduate experience of working as an occupational therapist across a range of settings and variety of conditions
* Managing a complex and varied caseload
* Working independently with indirect or arms length supervision
* Delegation and Supervision of staff
* Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments
* Working as part of a team.
* Experience of contributing to service development and implementing service changes
* Direct involvement with carers and families
* Self-development and application of learning
* Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes
Desirable
* Experience of working with groups
* Experience of working in a community setting
* Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service.
* Experience in the same clinical area as post being applied for
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Glangwili or Prince Philip Hospital
Carmarthenshire
SA31 2AF
Interviews will be held on 17/10/2024. #J-18808-Ljbffr