Occupational Therapy Technician

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newport is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Technician to join their Long-Term Neurological Conditions Team. The role involves supporting clients with conditions such as MND, MS, and Parkinson's in both community and clinical settings. Candidates should have experience working with such conditions and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Extensive training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Qualifications

• GCSE level educated including Maths & English or equivalent.
• Evidence of a Level 3 qualification related to OT.
• Communication skills in written and verbal format at level 3 standard.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of assessments and interventions with clients.
• Manage a caseload and develop knowledge in condition management.
• Work in homes and clinic settings, demonstrate flexibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

GCSE level including Maths & English

Level 3 qualification related to OT

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail].

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short‑listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

An E-Health version of the post is not offered. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Technician to join the Long‑Term Neurological Conditions Team, supporting people in managing their long‑term e.g. MND, MS, Parkinson’s, in the community, within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Experience of working with people with a neurological condition is essential as is the ability to work flexibly and proactively to deliver a prompt and clinically effective service. The post holder will hold their own community caseload and support the occupational therapists to deliver a service across Gwent.

Main duties of the job

The post offers opportunity to deliver a variety of assessments and interventions with clients in their own homes as well as in clinic settings. The post offers opportunities to manage a caseload, develop knowledge, skills and experience in condition management, as well as gaining some more specialist knowledge in posture and seating.

We need an effective communicator who can work flexibly and proactively to deliver a prompt and clinically effective service. You should be a creative problem solver, and demonstrate a willingness to develop and pilot new ideas. You will possess excellent organisational skills related to yourself and supporting the workload management of the team.

We provide all of our staff with the opportunity to work in an occupational therapy service that is developing to meet the needs of the people that we serve and provide innovative and effective ways of delivering occupational therapy intervention. We support all staff with professional supervision and regular development reviews.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We strongly recommend that any interested applicants make contact prior to applying to support their understanding of this new role within ABUHB Long term condition neurology team. Please contact Hannah Henson on 07870 899463 to discuss the role further or email [e-mail].

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high‑quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Educated to GCSE level including Maths & 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

Desirable criteria

• Successful completion of the Diploma OT support

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working as an OT support worker or a support worker role in another field associated with OT
• Experience of working with people with a variety of support needs to include specific patient group to which this role relates
• Experience of managing own time and prioritising activities.
• Experience of self‑development demonstrated by CPD portfolio.
• Experience of working in teams.

Skills & Attributes

Essential criteria

• Understanding the value base of occupational therapy
• Ability to transfer knowledge across practical situations
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills within individual and group situations
• Experience of coping with distressing or emotional situations