Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting development opportunity? Do you want to be part of an innovative Occupational Therapy service developing the role of the profession within a rehabilitation setting? If so, this is the job for you.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the Community Therapy Team at Ystradgynlais Community Hospital.
The role provides rehabilitation to Adelina Patti ward with a view to aiding discharge back home into the community and providing ongoing therapy to meet rehabilitation goals. The role will work flexibly to support both the ward and the community therapy team with referrals.
This is an exciting time for the team who has a "Home First" service to prevent hospital admission and also aid discharge back into the community. The team is comprised of an Occupational Therapy Team Lead, Occupational Therapists, a Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Therapy Assistants and Assistant Therapy Practitioners and work flexibly to meet the needs of the local population.
This post may be offered under Annex 21 AfC Terms and conditions, subject to experience, competency and suitability.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a specialist Occupational Therapy Service for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), responsible for:
1. Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions.
2. Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal.
3. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
4. Contribute to the maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service.
5. Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.
6. Deputise for Team Leader when necessary.
7. Work flexible across locality and participate in the 7-day rota to meet the service needs.
8. Provide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies.
9. Provide a flexible service in locations most appropriate to patient's needs, e.g. home, school, community hospital or leisure centre.
10. Allocate work to support staff, at all times monitoring their skills and competencies.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Full and Part time hours available.
We would welcome applicants to contact us to discuss options available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy
* HCPC Registered
* Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training
* Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
* Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group
* Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application
* Effective teaching and presentation skills
* Knowledge of Occupational Therapy models of practice
Experience
* Clinical fieldwork educator
* Supervision of junior staff
* Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working
* Awareness of current practice issues
* Experience working within a Community setting
Aptitudes and Abilities
* Understanding of Occupational Therapy Outcome Measures
* To be well organised and able to keep to deadlines/ timescales
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Able to use initiative to solve problems
* Commitment to lifelong learning
* Welsh speaker
Other
* Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential
* Participate within the 7-day rota to meet the service needs
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.
Community Therapy Team Ystradgynalais Hospital
£37,898 to £45,637 a year (pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
070-AHP048-1024
Job locations
Community Therapy Team Ystradgynlais Hospital
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