Rotational Occupational Therapist

NHS; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preceptorship

Career development framework

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is inviting applications for a Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation in the East area. Rotations are every six months across acute medical, rehabilitation, CRT, stroke, orthopaedics, older persons mental health and community services.

Successful candidates will be supervised by senior OT colleagues and will have access to a new preceptorship and a dedicated career development framework to support learning and CPD.

Qualifications

• Welsh language desirable (Welsh and/or English speakers welcome).
• Experience or training in Occupational Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across a diverse OT rotation (acute medical, rehabilitation, CRT, stroke, orthopaedics, community care).
• Be supported by band 6/7 therapists and participate in peer supervision sessions.
• Engage with the new career development framework and preceptorship to maximise CPD.

Skills

Welsh language

Job description

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Band 5 Occupational Therapy rotation in within the East area of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Rotations are every six months and include;

• Acute medical


• Rehabilitation


• CRT


• Stroke acute


• Stroke rehabilitation


• ESD stroke


• Orthopaedics


• Older persons mental health inpatient


• Older persons mental health community


• Community adult mental health


• Paediatrics


• Pulmonary Rehabilitation


• Home First


• Primary care Wrexham and Flintshire

Successful candidates will be supported by band 6 and band 7 occupational therapists within each team and join the band 5 peer supervision sessions.

We have recently launched our new career development framework (preceptorship) for band 5 staff to enhance learning opportunities and maximise Continuing Professional Development.

Main duties of the job

Successful applicants will be able to gain experience working across an ever growing and varied Occupational Therapy rotation, building a rich knowledge and skills base on which to practice.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification


• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Knowledge

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification


• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification


• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.