Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
The North Wales Brain Injury Service (NWBIS) is an inter-disciplinary, community-based brain injury rehabilitation service, based at Colwyn Bay Hospital. The team works across North Wales and accepts referrals for persons who have sustained an acquired brain injury.
An exciting fixed-term opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist (Band, WTE) to become a member of our team to provide person-centred, evidence-based assessment and neurorehabilitation to adults with an acquired brain injury.
As a team we are committed to supporting a work-life balance and applicants wishing to work flexibly or on a part-time are encouraged to apply. The ability to speak Welsh for this post is desirable; applicants who have Welsh and English language skills are strongly encouraged to apply for this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an experienced occupational therapist who will be able to work independently as well as part of the team. Experience of working with people with acquired brain injury and in neurorehabilitation is essential. The post holder will have experience in occupational therapy services for neurological conditions.
There are excellent opportunities for continued professional development and clinical supervision and support will be offered for further training and formal education. NWBIS has close links with Bangor University and we are able to offer opportunities to contribute to research and other academic activities with the University.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around ,, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.