We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview The South Monmouthshire Integrated Service Team work across the South of the County to enable people to remain independent in their own homes through the provision of community-based health and social care services. We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Team lead occupational therapist to join the South Monmouthshire Integrated Services based at Chepstow community hospital. As Lead Occupational Therapist, you will provide clinical and professional leadership to therapists within the Integrated Team, as well as being an integral part of the wider multidisciplinary service comprising Social Work, Physiotherapy, District nursing and our reablement service. You will be expected to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with a range of professionals and community organisations, in order to support individuals who access our service. Main duties of the job You will have day-to-day operational management of Occupational therapy staff delivering interventions for individuals living in the community, inpatients on the 32 bedded community ward at Chepstow community hospital and for individuals accessing the step/up down residential beds at Severn View Park residential home. You will demonstrate excellent OT practice knowledge and provide specialist assessment for people requiring Occupational therapy. You will be a role model, providing expert practitioner advice and you will demonstrate leadership at team, service and senior platforms as well as well as supporting strategic developments within the wider service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Qualification and Knowledge Essential criteria OT degree or diploma Member of HCPC At least 1 module (CQFW level 7 at 20/30credits each) or post-registration equivalent linked to practice. Accredited practice placement educator Certificate in Leadership and/or Management or equivalent experience Desirable criteria Member of relevant COT Specialist Section. Experience Essential criteria Extensive experience in working within practice setting. Some experience of operational management Significant experience working at Senior OT level Significant experience of supervising less experienced OTs Involvement in innovative working practices Contributing to development of local clinical guidelines. Experience of leading a change in OT clinical practice. Desirable criteria Line management responsibilities Experience of research and/or audit Skills and Attributes Essential criteria Ability to assess, plan and implement highly specialised treatment and advice in specialist area related to post. Able to analyse and reflect on clinical practice and use this to shape future practice Negotiation and problem-solving skills utilised within OT and wider MDT teams Strong mentoring and supervision skills Specialist knowledge of assessment and intervention for area of clinical responsibility. Evidence of relevant and appropriate CPD Desirable criteria Application of national initiatives within an OT service Other Essential criteria Professional confidence. Able to motivate support and mentor other OT staff to help develop their practice Commitment to developing further leadership/clinical skills Committed to person centred, non-discriminatory practice. Documented evidence of CPD Ability to travel around geographical areas to meet the requirement of the post. Desirable criteria Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.