Hospital-Based OT Technician — Impactful Discharge Support

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Technician to join the Grange University Hospital in Llanfrechfa. You will manage your own caseload and support Occupational Therapists to deliver services in hospital and in the community.

The role requires flexible, proactive communication, good organisation and the ability to develop and pilot new ideas. You will contribute to discharge planning and patient independence with a focus on patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level including Maths and English or equivalent.
• Evidence of a Level 3 qualification relevant to OT or equivalent accredited learning.
• Communication skills in written and verbal format to level 3 standard.
• Knowledge and application of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Successful completion of the Diploma OT support.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will independently provide interventions, promoting independence and self-management.
• Undertake delegated technical and administrative tasks as directed by the lead or supervising OT.
• Carry a delegated caseload of service users with less complex OT needs and undertake assessments and reviews.
• Respond flexibly to changing needs within the OT service and wider hospital.

Skills

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Level 3 OT support qualification

Diploma OT support

MS Word

Outlook

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Level 3 OT support qualification

Diploma OT support

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is recruiting an Occupational Therapy Technician to join the Grange University Hospital in Llanfrechfa. You will manage your own caseload and support Occupational Therapists to deliver services in hospital and in the community.

The role requires flexible, proactive communication, good organisation and the ability to develop and pilot new ideas. You will contribute to discharge planning and patient independence with a focus on patient-centred care.