Job summary
Swansea Bay University Health Board currently has a Band 8a vacancy for a Static Occupational Therapist in the Virtual Wards, Clusters and ESD.
The post will allow the successful applicant the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated multi-disciplinary team. You will provide specialist assessment, goal directed intervention and rehabilitation to patients in the setting. You will also provide leadership to the occupational therapy team, including personal and service development.
You will be required to work closely with MDT colleagues and contribute to the development of a high-quality, evidence-based occupational therapy service. You will have an opportunity to help shape and promote the service, providing you with a unique opportunity to lead on service development and change.
You will need excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills and sound clinical knowledge, but enthusiasm and the potential to develop these within the post will also be valued. As such, you will be provided with a variety of opportunities to develop your leadership, management and clinical skills.
You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours include a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year.
Main duties of the job
The role will be responsible for the management and development of the service as well as maintaining a small clinical caseload. A commitment to collaborative working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team is essential. We actively support the education of Occupational Therapy students within our service.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and clinical skills, along with experience of service development and quality improvement.
To manage a small defined caseload within a specialist area, using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes and maintaining associated records. To organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.
To work in partnership with clients, carers and all stakeholders including the multidisciplinary/multi-agency team to identify relevant goals.
To provide professional and clinical leadership and supervision for staff within the service.
To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss more specific details regarding the service area and job role.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone regardless of their background.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Date posted: 27 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 130-AHP020-0325
Job locations: Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX
Employer details
Employer name: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address: Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way, Port Talbot, SA12 7BX
Employer's website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/
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