Job Summary
This post is for a Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist to join the acute, adult inpatient, mental health services of Adferiadward and the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) based at St Cadoc's Hospital. The post aims to offer and develop an Occupational Therapy service to each area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is full time and a permanent position.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide highly specialist occupational therapy to adults with acute, complex psychological needs. This includes face-to-face work with individuals, groups, families, significant others, and consultation work advising staff of other disciplines on the occupational aspects of casework and patient management plans. It involves conducting occupational therapy assessments and formulation; the delivery of evidence-based, recovery-focused, therapeutic interventions for the full range of referred difficulties accepted by the service.
2. To provide teaching, training and supervision of OT staff and of other disciplines.
3. To provide leadership for junior and support staff through supervision, mentorship, modelling and performance management.
4. To conduct and supervise research and audit, to develop and evaluate new clinical/occupational therapy programmes. To participate in relevant research/audit groups, as required by the Mental Health Division.
5. To contribute to the continued development of this service and participate in the wider service planning and development, as directed by the Joint Heads of Occupational Therapy and in collaboration with other Professional Leads.
6. To work as a member of the MDT and to contribute to the activities and developments of this team.
About Us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Date posted
12 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
040-AHP049-0325
Job locations
St Cadoc's Hospital
St Cadoc's Unit, Lodge Road, Caerleon
Newport
NP18 3XQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience
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Desirable
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Qualifications
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Desirable
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
St Cadoc's Hospital
St Cadoc's Unit, Lodge Road, Caerleon
Newport
NP18 3XQ
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ #J-18808-Ljbffr