Occupational Therapist - Internal

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Port Talbot; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Swansea Bay University Health Board is seeking a Band 6 Occupational Therapist for the orthogeriatric team at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The role supports part-time options (minimum 34 hours) within an integrated MDT, providing specialist assessment, goal-directed intervention, and rehabilitation to patients in hospital, community and home settings.

You will supervise junior staff and OT students, contribute to service development, and work flexibly to meet service needs with a 7-day shift

Qualifikationen

• Experience with autonomous caseload management using evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of OT process in the post's specialist area.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance principles.
• Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT with designated client group.
• Experience supervising staff.

Aufgaben

• Manage a defined caseload in specialist area with evidence-based assessment, planning and evaluation.
• Maintain clinical records to agreed standards and report accurately.
• Work in partnership with clients, carers and MDT to identify goals.
• Provide leadership and supervision for junior staff.
• Supervise OT students on practice placements.
• Participate in CPD and service development activities.
• Work flexibly, including 7-day shift pattern and extended hours.
• This post is permanent.

Kenntnisse

Autonomous caseload management

Team dynamics

Work under pressure

Written and oral communication

Reflective practice

Workload prioritisation

Welsh language skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC registration

Jobbeschreibung

Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

The Swansea Bay University Health Board Occupational Therapy Service offers a wealth of experience, diversity and progression. We are proud to be a profession which is well respected within the Health Board and one which offers an environment in which therapists of all levels can experience nurture, encouragement, development and can excel.

Swansea Bay University Health Board currently has a vacancy for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the orthogeriatric team in Neath Port Talbot Hospital. Applications would be consider for staff wishing to work part-time, minimum 34hrs.

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 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 engage in service development and change.

Main duties of the job

To manage a defined caseload within specialist area, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of intervention where appropriate; hospital, community, patients' homes, schools, outpatient settings 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 stake holders including the multidisciplinary/ multi agency team to identify relevant goals.

To provide leadership and supervision for junior staff, as delegated by supervisor /Team Leader.

To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements.

To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities.

You will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, the contract hours includes a 7-day shift pattern, with extended working hours covering 365days of the year.

This post is permanent.

Working for our organisation

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.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent OT qualification)
• Professional Registration with HCPC

Desirable criteria

• Membership of Professional body BAOT
• Accredited fieldwork supervisor for the education of OT students

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience of autonomous caseload management, comprising assessment, planning intervention and evaluation within relevant clinical area
• Understanding of the Occupational Therapy process within specialist area of post
• Knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
• Broad knowledge of current best practice in Occupational Therapy with designated client group
• Previous experience of supervising staff

Desirable criteria

• Experience of research and/ or audit and implementing evidence based practice

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to work single-handedly with individuals or groups
• Understanding of team dynamics
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately.

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh. Dexterity to undertake therapeutic activity

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable