Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated support worker to join our occupational therapy service in Glangwilli Hospital, Carmarthenshire. You will become part of our dynamic and friendly occupational therapy team, supporting Occupational Therapists in delivering an integrated model of care that promotes faster recovery from illness, supports timely discharge from hospital, prevention of unnecessary acute hospital admission and premature admission to long-term residential care, and maximises independent living. You will work with others in the team in supporting individuals to achieve what matters to them. You will have experience of working with patients with complex healthcare or rehabilitation needs and should be able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to enable you to assess and treat individuals within protocols without immediate direct supervision. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will have the support of an occupational therapy service which values supervision, actively encourages staff to develop personally and professionally, and is committed to excellent patient care and service improvement. We are looking for a caring and compassionate individual who's values are aligned to those of Hywel Dda University Health Board: Putting people at the heart of everything that we do Working together to be the best that we can be Striving to deliver and develop excellent service In applying for this post you should have a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent plus a broad range of experience working in a therapy service or equivalent field. The ability to travel within the community is essential for this post. 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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 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, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 100-ACS290-1124 Job locations Glangwilli General Hospital Dolgwilli Road Carmarthen SA31 2AF Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 03/12/2024. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 03/12/2024. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Evidence of level 3 qualification relevant to workplace OR other equivalent training, qualifications or experience. Level 4 experience with a willingness to complete relevant Level 4 qualification within a specified timescale after successful appointment Good knowledge of Occupational Therapy through acquired experience and/ or training Numeracy and literacy to at least Level 2 (GCSE level grade c or above) IT Skills with good knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment Knowledge of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care Desirable Trusted Assessor training in equipment and adaptations Evidence of role related CPD activities Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies Knowledge of Clinical Governance, including research and audit. Knowledge of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness of interventions Knowledge of Health board and priorities and practices Experience Essential Broad range of experience working within a therapy service or other relevant field. This may include voluntary as well as paid experience Working as part of a team Managing own time and prioritising activities Use of adapted techniques for improving patient independence Contributing to improving services Self-development and learning Working with a variety of people with differing needs Working independently Desirable Experience of working in a community setting Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments Experience of working with groups Supervision of staff Experience of using Motivational interviewing or solutions focused interventions Experience of using virtual communication platforms i.e. skype, Teams or Zoom. Other Essential Able to travel to deliver service, including between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Evidence of level 3 qualification relevant to workplace OR other equivalent training, qualifications or experience. Level 4 experience with a willingness to complete relevant Level 4 qualification within a specified timescale after successful appointment Good knowledge of Occupational Therapy through acquired experience and/ or training Numeracy and literacy to at least Level 2 (GCSE level grade c or above) IT Skills with good knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment Knowledge of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care Desirable Trusted Assessor training in equipment and adaptations Evidence of role related CPD activities Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies Knowledge of Clinical Governance, including research and audit. Knowledge of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness of interventions Knowledge of Health board and priorities and practices Experience Essential Broad range of experience working within a therapy service or other relevant field. This may include voluntary as well as paid experience Working as part of a team Managing own time and prioritising activities Use of adapted techniques for improving patient independence Contributing to improving services Self-development and learning Working with a variety of people with differing needs Working independently Desirable Experience of working in a community setting Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments Experience of working with groups Supervision of staff Experience of using Motivational interviewing or solutions focused interventions Experience of using virtual communication platforms i.e. skype, Teams or Zoom. Other Essential Able to travel to deliver service, including between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (level 1) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Glangwilli General Hospital Dolgwilli Road Carmarthen SA31 2AF Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)