Job summary Are you looking for your next challenge? If you have a passion for rehabilitation then get in touch, it's at the heart of everything we do We are a friendly team, comprising of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Therapy Practitioners and Rehabilitation Assistants. We are looking for someone who wants to work within a motivated and enthusiastic team providing specialised stroke and neurological inpatient rehabilitation. You will work closely with the Clinical Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist and link with the network of stroke and neuro specialist physiotherapists across Powys. The applicant would be part of a Powys wide neuro specialist multidisciplinary team including a Consultant Therapist for Stroke and Neurorehabilitation, who are responsible for identifying, developing and delivering continuous service improvements in the Stroke and neurological Conditions Delivery Plans. You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work and negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care. Occupational Therapy is a valued service and as a team we are strongly committed to service development, standard setting, clinical effectiveness and outcome measures. This post may be offered under Annex 21 AfC Terms and conditions, subject to experience, competency and suitability. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a specialist OT Service within a designated area for Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB), responsible for: Managing a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan implement and evaluate interventions. Provide leadership for junior staff through supervision and appraisal. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Occupational Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects. Contribute to the maintenance and development of Powys Teaching Health Board Occupational Therapy Service. Regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements. Deputise for Team Leader when necessary. Work flexible across locality and participate in the 7-day rota to meet the service needs. Provide cover in other areas/specialities as appropriate and within competencies. Provide a flexible service in locations most appropriate to patient's needsAllocate 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. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 070-AHP054-1024 Job locations Breconshire War Memorial Hospital (Brecon) Cerrigcochion Road Brecon LD3 7NS Job description 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. Job description 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. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Diploma or degree in OT HCPC registered Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development Up to date knowledge of legislation 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 Desirable Effective teaching and presentation skills Knowledge of OT models of practice Experience Essential Clinical fieldwork educator Supervision of junior staff Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working Awareness of current practice issues Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Desirable Experience working within a community setting Aptitude & Abilities Essential Understanding of OT Outcome Measures Computer literacy 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 Desirable Welsh speaker Other Essential Ability to travel throughout Powys is essential Participate within the 7-day rota to meet the service needs Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Diploma or degree in OT HCPC registered Evidence of significant post graduate training e.g. range of short courses, in-house training Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development Up to date knowledge of legislation 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 Desirable Effective teaching and presentation skills Knowledge of OT models of practice Experience Essential Clinical fieldwork educator Supervision of junior staff Evidence of commitment to multi-disciplinary working Awareness of current practice issues Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Desirable Experience working within a community setting Aptitude & Abilities Essential Understanding of OT Outcome Measures Computer literacy 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 Desirable Welsh speaker Other Essential 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. 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 Breconshire War Memorial Hospital (Brecon) Cerrigcochion Road Brecon LD3 7NS Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)