The occupational therapy service is looking for an occupational therapy technician to work at a Band 4 grade as part of the occupational therapy team based in the Grange University Hospital.
Under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist, the post holder will be expected to provide practical support to the occupational therapy team, including providing occupational therapy intervention for service users on an individual basis within the hospital setting and in a community setting.
Main duties of the job
You will work with others and independently provide interventions and undertake specific technical and administrative tasks as delegated by the lead or supervising occupational therapist. They will carry a delegated caseload for those service users that have less complex occupational therapy needs and may undertake assessments or reviews following screening by the occupational therapist. They are required to respond flexibly to changing needs within the occupational therapy service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Person Specification
Education and Training
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Experience
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Knowledge and Understanding
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Skills and Attributes
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
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.
Occupational Therapy Service Manager for Newport
£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum, pro rata.
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