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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 7 Occupational Therapist to be part of a high quality, responsive and accessible service based in Hillside Secure Children's Home, Neath.
The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience, diversity and progression. We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel.
The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. You will provide specialist assessment, goal directed intervention and rehabilitation to patients in the setting.
You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service. You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to engage in service development and change.
You will need excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills and sound clinical knowledge, but enthusiasm and the potential to develop these within the post will also be valued.
You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year.
Main Duties of the Job
The role will be responsible for the management and development of the service as well as maintaining a clinical caseload. A commitment to collaborative working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team is essential. We actively support the education of Occupational Therapy students within our service.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and clinical skills, along with experience of service development and quality improvement.
1. To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings and maintaining associated records.
2. To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
3. To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stakeholders including the multidisciplinary/multi-agency team to identify relevant goals.
4. To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor/team leader.
About Us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Date Posted
01 April 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Part-time
Reference Number
130-AHP028-0425
Job Locations
Block D, Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX
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
Essential
* Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent OT qualification)
* Professional Registration with HCPC
* Specific recognised postgraduate training/courses relevant to specialist area equivalent to masters level
* Accredited fieldwork supervisor for the education of OT students
Desirable
* Leadership/management training
* Membership of professional body BAOT
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
* Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area
* Experience of multi-agency working
* Knowledge of OT role in this setting
* Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and the ability to apply to working practice.
Desirable
* Experience of research and/or audit and implementing evidence based practice
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address: Block D, Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX
Employer's Website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Part-time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
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