Occupational Therapist

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking an innovative Occupational Therapist to join the acute team on a fixed-term 12-month secondment to cover maternity leave. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred assessments and interventions to promote independence.

The successful candidate will manage a defined caseload, maintain clinical records, and participate in CPD and the Band 5 Development Programme.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to service needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessments and interventions to promote independence.
• Manage a defined caseload in an inpatient setting.
• Maintain clinical records to agreed standards and report accurately.
• Participate in CPD and Band 5 Development Programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Flexibility

Job description

This is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave. Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval from their Line Manager before applying.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our acute Occupational Therapy service. We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic therapist to work in this dynamic team.

As an Occupational Therapist working in the acute team you will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and with the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide a patient centred approach. You will need to have good communication skills, good time management, prioritisation skills and be flexible.

The successful candidate will hold a defined case load providing evidence based assessments and interventions to promote independence.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential within this post. The successful candidate will need to plan and manage their time effectively, ensuring prioritisation and completion of both clinical and non-clinical tasks, to ensure effective workload management and the ability to respond flexibly to the needs of the service.

CTMUHB is committed to providing professional supervision and supporting continuing Professional development.

To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based/client cantered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in an inpatient setting, to organize this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities.

To ensure clinical records are kept to agreed standards and report accurately to others.

To work in partnership with clients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team to identify relevant goal.

To maintain clinical records to agreed standards and report accurately to others.

To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in Band 5 Development Programme and other developmental activities.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy - Our Health, Our Future - focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Leilah Groves Job title: Principal Occupational Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01443443272