Occupational Therapist - £19.94 per hour Maes Y Dderwen, Charles Street, Tredegar, Gwent NP22 4AE Shaw healthcare are delighted to announce that we are a Real Living Wage Employer as well as the UK’s largest employee owned healthcare company. In our recognition of your contribution to the care that our service users need, we are committed to making sure your salary is significantly more than the Government National Minimum Wage. Our employees are at the centre of everything we do…… Are you a Friendly, Compassionate and Caring person who is looking for a career where you feel valued and where you are rewarded for the work that you do? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Do you enjoy seeing people get the most out of every day and achieve what they want in life? This is what a Career in Shaw healthcare is all about. We look to provide as much flexible working as possible to secure your work/life balance. As an Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients with complex needs, using evidence based/person-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment with minimal supervision. To professionally supervise junior members of staff. To contribute to the maintenance and development of local OT service Practice Expectations To maintain own professional competence and ensure other team members do so. Complete full assessments of patients’ occupational performance including areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. Utilise relevant standardised and non-standardised assessment tools. Devise core treatment programmes, utilising graded activities. Communicate with patients in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. Implement group and individual treatments to achieve therapeutic goals. Contribute to all aspects of risk assessment and management, within your clinical area. Evaluate and modify interventions, utilising appropriate outcome measures. Practice in accordance with legislation and good practise guidance relevant to your clinical area. Contribute to the production of treatment plans and risk assessments in conjunction with the multi disciplinary team. Complete all necessary clinical documentation in accordance with Surehaven Policy and professional standards. Attend and provide OT written reports for Clinical Reviews and Team meetings such as CPA meetings, MAPPA meetings in accordance with Surehaven l and professional standards. Contribute to the development of professional documentation in consultation with the Hospital Manager. To frequently take an active part in the teaching of permanent staff, students and multi professional groups. Maintain professional portfolios in line with HPC and COT requirements. To promote and maintain good public relations with purchasers and members of the public. Keep abreast of relevant new initiatives and recommendations from COT and other relevant organisations, ensuring that practice is informed and current. Benefits Excellent Career Opportunities Care Qualifications 76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you) Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays Company Sick Pay Enhanced payrates for bank holidays Free Uniform Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift Pension scheme GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app Death in service payment subject to criteria Colleague discounts - Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners. Holiday discounts Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards Online benefits and cashback rewards Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications - we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent member of our team. Salary: - £19.94 per hour Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday - 09:00 - 17:00 APPLY TODAY Be one of the special people that make a difference