Job summary We are seeking Band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our rotation, who are interested in developing their career in Pembrokeshire. West Wales is a leading example of an integrated rural healthcare model and offers excellent opportunities to develop your skills in many areas of practice. Our rotations are every 6 months giving regular opportunities to learn new skills and be part of supportive and friendly teams. Pembrokeshire is an area of outstanding natural beauty with access to coastal areas, a wide variety of outdoor activities and cultural events. We can offer you experience in a wide variety of clinical areas, with options of rotational posts in specialties including: Acute Medicine, Trauma and Orthopaedics Acute & Community Mental Health Stroke services- supporting Acute and Community Community Rehabilitation in Rehabilitation Hospital and at Home Social Care Paediatric Services We proactively encourage learning and development. Mileage expenses are payable, and pool cars available. Click here to hear all about why our employees chose Hywel Dda UHB as their employerAllied Health Professional Recruitment - Occupational Therapist Main duties of the job You will be expected to work as part of a team to deliver high quality, evidence based and person centred occupational therapy, supporting our integrated model of care focused on enabling people to engage in meaningful occupations. You will have the support of an occupational therapy team, with opportunities to develop your practice and skills in a variety of areas.We are a learning organisation and value supervision and continued professional development. Successful applicants will be proactive, motivated and compassionate, with values aligned to those of our Health Board:Putting people at the heart of everything we doWorking together to be the best that we can beStriving to deliver and develop excellent services The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire; 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-AHP094-0824-B Job locations Withybush General Hospital Fishguard Road Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interview will be held on 25/11/2024 Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interview will be held on 25/11/2024 Person Specification Qualfications and Knowledge Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care Awareness of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology Awareness of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness Desirable Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment. Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies. Knowledge of Health Board and priorities Experience Essential Experience of working in therapy or other relevant field, which may include practice education, voluntary or paid employment. Working with a variety of people with differing needs Working as part of a team Direct involvement with carers and families Self-development and application of learning Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes Managing a caseload Desirable Experience of working with groups Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments Contributing to improving services Experience of working in a community setting Delegation and Supervision of staff Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service Langugae Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualfications and Knowledge Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy Current HCPC registration Knowledge of relevant current health and social care legislation applicable to role Knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software Understanding of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care Awareness of clinical governance, including research and audit methodology Awareness of relevant outcome measures to demonstrate effectiveness Desirable Knowledge of other services that link across primary/secondary/intermediate care Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment. Knowledge of a range of rehabilitation interventions across all therapies. Knowledge of Health Board and priorities Experience Essential Experience of working in therapy or other relevant field, which may include practice education, voluntary or paid employment. Working with a variety of people with differing needs Working as part of a team Direct involvement with carers and families Self-development and application of learning Use of adapted techniques for improving patient outcomes Managing a caseload Desirable Experience of working with groups Experience of coping independently with distressing or emotional situations in challenging work environments Contributing to improving services Experience of working in a community setting Delegation and Supervision of staff Experience of using virtual communication platforms for delivering service Langugae Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Withybush General Hospital Fishguard Road Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)