Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS AS PART OF ROTATION PLAN AND RECRUITMENT. Applications from Occupational Therapy students graduating in 2024 are welcome To provide Occupational Therapy depending upon the rotational area worked in. To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess plan, implement and evaluate interventions in an environment as agreed by senior staff. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who will contribute to the development of our service in South Powys. Our drive is to maintain patients in their own homes through thorough and comprehensive assessments and interventions. We believe in being able to respond rapidly to a crisis in addition to looking at individual's long-term needs and aspirations. We offer wide ranging interventions including developing our long term condition management programmes and one to one interventions in the community. We are a supportive professional team and are proud of our training and development progamme to support staff to progress and learn in a positive environment This would suit a newly qualified OTlooking for their first post, or someone looking to develop their experience before progressing into a more senior role. You will have the opportunity to further develop your skills through structured rotations including Neurological Rehab, Community Rehab, and Inpatient Rehab. There will be opportunities to gain community respiratory experience as part of the rehab rotations. We are also exploring the opportunities for this post to rotate within children's services, learning disabilities and mental health. This is a post covering the South Powys Locality. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you. Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquirieswales.nhs.uk Step into Health connects employers in the NHS to people from the Armed Forces community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year Per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 070-AHP055-1124 Job locations Brecon Hospital Cerrigcochion Road Brecon LD3 7NS Job description Job responsibilities 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. This is a 2 year fixed term contract. Job description Job responsibilities 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. This is a 2 year fixed term contract. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registered (with anticipated registration within six months) Documented Evidence of CPD Desirable Additional clinical or healthcare related experience Membership of Professional Body Experience Essential Clinical practice on fieldwork placements in a variety of general and specialist areas Desirable Basic knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area. Desirable Ability to travel within geographical area. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Diploma/ Degree in Occupational Therapy HCPC Registered (with anticipated registration within six months) Documented Evidence of CPD Desirable Additional clinical or healthcare related experience Membership of Professional Body Experience Essential Clinical practice on fieldwork placements in a variety of general and specialist areas Desirable Basic knowledge of principles of Clinical Governance Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Other Essential Ability to travel within geographical area. Desirable Ability to travel within geographical area. 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 Powys Teaching Health Board Address Brecon Hospital Cerrigcochion Road Brecon LD3 7NS Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)