Rotational Occupational Therapist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Wales is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality patient care. The role provides opportunities for professional development across various clinical settings, including hospitals and community environments. Responsibility includes managing a varied caseload and offering supervision to support workers. The ideal candidate will enjoy contributing to service developments and possess strong clinical skills. Candidates speaking Welsh are particularly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Full range of CPD opportunities

Peer support provided

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills in a variety of settings including hospital and community.
• Desirable ability to speak Welsh.
• Experience in providing supervision to support workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous practice to a varied caseload.
• Support the learning and development of new staff and students.
• Contribute to service development and participation in audits.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Peer support

Complex needs management

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for Band 5 Occupational Therapists to work in a large and supportive team committed to providing a high quality service. We have an established Band 5 Occupational Therapy support group facilitated by a Senior Occupational Therapist where you can receive peer support and learning opportunities.

This post presents an excellent opportunity to develop new skills across a variety of settings. As a service we are committed to providing regular formal supervision, CPD opportunities and annual appraisals.

Rotations can include medical, stroke, orthopaedics, community resource team, paediatrics, falls prevention, pulmonary rehabilitation, community hospitals, acute adult and older persons Mental Health service and Community Mental Health teams. We regularly review the rotations available and seek to add new opportunities as able. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner following professional codes of conduct and ethics carrying a varied caseload which can include patients with complex needs with additional supervision.

Clinical activities can take place in a wide range of settings including hospital, clinic and community settings, and patients own homes.

The post holder will provide supervision to Occupational Therapy support workers and may provide guidance and support to support workers from another discipline. In addition, the post holder will support the learning and development of others including new staff and students.

The post holder will contribute to service developments within their department which can include attending meetings and participation in audit, service evaluation and researching evidence based practice.

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

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.