Job summary Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity that will positively challenge your clincial and leadership skills? if so, look no further A fantastic opportunity to join the therapies team has arisen across ABUHB. We are looking for a creative, innovative and motivated practitioner to join our Symptom Management recovery service with clincial experience of working with a range of client groups, including adults and children. Experience of rehabilitation, working with those impacted by long term conditions and experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team are essential.We are also looking for someone who has a passion for improvement and is looking to contribute to pathway development. Main duties of the job Professional aspects of the Occupational Therapy role are: Understanding of the impact the condition and any other pre-existing health conditions on an individual's skills/ abilities (motor, processing, communication and interaction) Understanding of conditions impacts an individual's ability to participate in their life roles, habits and routines (self-care, work, leisure, at home and in the community) Understanding what matters most to the person and their priorities for activities for daily living Using strategies to support an individual to regain their skills and abilities (be this exploring strategies for compensating for the loss or rebuilding skills e.g. through use of prompts, fatigue management techniques etc). Using strategies to support participation (this can include using a graded approach to reintegrate into chosen occupations) Education and consultancy support offer in line with delivering information, advice and support through using a tiered model of delivery. The role will support GP's and other primary/ community care staff to identify those people that require signposting or direct contact with another professional. The post-holder will also be working alongside voluntary and charitable provision to link people with others that can help them in their local community. 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 specialty 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 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rota Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 040-AHP282-1124 Job locations Ty Gwent Ty Gwent, Lake View, Llantarnam Park Cwmbran NP44 3HR Job description Job responsibilities The Symptom Management Service supports people coping with the impact of health conditions in their lives; including, Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain. The clinical pathway is focused on working with people to identify and support their needs, in partnership with GPs, psychologists, specialist teams and community services. The post holder will be based alongside in the Symptom Management Service alongside other Occupational Therapists and MDT members The role will include assessment and interventions focused on meeting the physical, emotional and social impacts of people with extended health issues. These will be delivered by the post holder in individual, group, face-to-face and remote formats. The successful post holder will be required to respond flexibly to changing needs that emerge as the service develops; including working with other services across the Symptom Management pathway; specifically, the Paediatric Recovering from Illness Service or the wider Therapies team. Therefore, there will be an expectation for occupational therapists to develop skill to enable them to work across an all-age pathway in relation to delivering services aligned to the Symptom Management Service. Job description Job responsibilities The Symptom Management Service supports people coping with the impact of health conditions in their lives; including, Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain. The clinical pathway is focused on working with people to identify and support their needs, in partnership with GPs, psychologists, specialist teams and community services. The post holder will be based alongside in the Symptom Management Service alongside other Occupational Therapists and MDT members The role will include assessment and interventions focused on meeting the physical, emotional and social impacts of people with extended health issues. These will be delivered by the post holder in individual, group, face-to-face and remote formats. The successful post holder will be required to respond flexibly to changing needs that emerge as the service develops; including working with other services across the Symptom Management pathway; specifically, the Paediatric Recovering from Illness Service or the wider Therapies team. Therefore, there will be an expectation for occupational therapists to develop skill to enable them to work across an all-age pathway in relation to delivering services aligned to the Symptom Management Service. Person Specification Qualification and Knowledge Essential OT degree or diploma Member of HCPC Evidence of working at/towards Masters Level 7 study Practice Placement Educator Evidence of the application of leadership skills Desirable Member of relevant RCOT specialist section Experience Essential Extensive experience in working within the specialist area related to post. Significant experience working at Senior OT level Involvement in innovative working practices Contributing to development of local clinical guidelines. Experience of leading change in OT clinical practice. Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice in specialist area related to post. Able to analyse and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practice Able to develop and implement standards to support best clinical practice across the department Specialist knowledge of assessment and intervention for area of clinical responsibility. Ability to communicate highly complex and potentially distressing information to service users, carers and colleagues Person Specification Qualification and Knowledge Essential OT degree or diploma Member of HCPC Evidence of working at/towards Masters Level 7 study Practice Placement Educator Evidence of the application of leadership skills Desirable Member of relevant RCOT specialist section Experience Essential Extensive experience in working within the specialist area related to post. Significant experience working at Senior OT level Involvement in innovative working practices Contributing to development of local clinical guidelines. Experience of leading change in OT clinical practice. Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice in specialist area related to post. Able to analyse and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practice Able to develop and implement standards to support best clinical practice across the department Specialist knowledge of assessment and intervention for area of clinical responsibility. Ability to communicate highly complex and potentially distressing information to service users, carers and colleagues 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Ty Gwent Ty Gwent, Lake View, Llantarnam Park Cwmbran NP44 3HR Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)