Job summary 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. About us 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. Date posted 30 January 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 040-AHP016-0125 Job locations Chepstow Community Hospital Tempest Way Chepstow NP16 5YX Job description Job responsibilities We provide all of our staff with the opportunity to develop their skills to meet the needs of the people that we serve and provide innovative and effective ways of delivering therapy intervention. We support all staff with professional supervision, regular development reviews and training/development opportunities. Occupational Therapy is a highly valued service within the health board and we are strongly committed to service development, standard setting, clinical effectiveness and lifelong learning. We are keen to recruit occupational therapists that are motivated to work in an occupational therapy service that is actively developing and changing to meet the needs of the people that we serve. 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. Job description Job responsibilities We provide all of our staff with the opportunity to develop their skills to meet the needs of the people that we serve and provide innovative and effective ways of delivering therapy intervention. We support all staff with professional supervision, regular development reviews and training/development opportunities. Occupational Therapy is a highly valued service within the health board and we are strongly committed to service development, standard setting, clinical effectiveness and lifelong learning. We are keen to recruit occupational therapists that are motivated to work in an occupational therapy service that is actively developing and changing to meet the needs of the people that we serve. 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 Qualification and Knowledge Essential 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 Member of relevant COT Specialist Section. Experience Essential 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 Line management responsibilities Experience of research and/or audit Skills and Attributes Essential 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 Application of national initiatives within an OT service Other Essential 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 Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn. Person Specification Qualification and Knowledge Essential 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 Member of relevant COT Specialist Section. Experience Essential 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 Line management responsibilities Experience of research and/or audit Skills and Attributes Essential 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 Application of national initiatives within an OT service Other Essential 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 Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Chepstow Community Hospital Tempest Way Chepstow NP16 5YX Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)