Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Specialist Occupational Therapist - LPOP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team within the mental health service for older people based at University Hospital Llandough.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills, effective team working, and an interest in service improvement.
This post is Team Lead Occupational Therapist in Liaison Psychiatry for Older People, working across medical settings as part of a multi-professional team. You will be providing supervision to some Occupational Therapy staff within the wider Mental Health Service for Older People team and be responsible for the daily management of the Occupational Therapy service delivery in your clinical area.
Effective communication skills and a positive approach to managing people's mental and physical health are required. If you have extensive post-graduation experience, including mental health, and are looking to progress your career further, we would like to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Our service is currently undergoing a change in service delivery model, and there will be extensive opportunities to engage with a service development initiative and shape our service strategy within Occupational Therapy and the wider mental health service for older people.
You will work closely with other professions in the team and deliver holistic assessments/interventions to optimise function and reduce risk for older people experiencing mental health needs. Interventions are occupationally focused using a positive approach and management techniques, including cognitive rehabilitation. Knowledge of the Mental Health Measure and Allen Cognitive Disability Model is desirable for this position.
Supervision of Occupational Therapists and support to other members of the multi-professional team is essential for this role.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well," and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation, we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in, with an abundance of sports, arts, and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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
Skills
* Advanced Clinical Skills
* Highly developed communication skills across a wide audience and in difficult situations
* Basic IT Skills
Qualifications/knowledge/Experience
* Qualification in Occupational Therapy
* Professional Registration
* Experience of Working in the NHS
* Practice Educator training
* Managing a complex caseload
* Team Leadership and people management
* Inter-professional and multi-agency working
* Autonomous and flexible practitioner
* Understanding of audit, quality improvement, value-based healthcare, and research
* Commitment, enthusiasm, and a flexible approach
* Participation in research
* Knowledge of long-term conditions
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.
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