Senior Occupational Therapy Support Worker

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in the UK seeks an occupational therapist to support the delivery of services at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli. This role involves working with a team to improve patient health outcomes, conducting assessments, and performing administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have knowledge in occupational therapy and strong teamwork skills. Opportunities for supervision and learning will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to support occupational therapists in delivering patient care.
• Experience in working within healthcare settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services as delegated.
• Conduct assessments and interventions based on instructions from occupational therapists.
• Support the team by managing enquiries and performing administrative tasks.

Skills

Knowledge in occupational therapy

Collaboration

Administrative skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to recruit someone with knowledge in occupational therapy to join our Occupational Therapy Service in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. You will work as part of a designated team to deliver an occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to people on the medical wards with conditions such as respiratory, frailty and cardiac conditions. Your role will be to support the occupational therapist to deliver what matters to the patient, to enable them to be rehabilitated and discharged home from hospital. You may also at times be required to outreach post discharge, when appropriate to support discharge. You will be part of a supportive team who will provide learning opportunities, formal and informal supervision. The occupational therapy team also works closely with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes for the client group. Part of the role will also be to support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertake administrative tasks relevant to the role, such as data entry and audits.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of a designated team to deliver an occupational therapy service, as delegated by occupational therapists, to improve the health & wellbeing of people.
• Deliver the service in a manner and setting appropriate to the needs of client group, following agreed guidelines, protocols, policies and care pathways. This may include working with colleagues or alone; with individuals and groups; in people's homes, community settings and hospitals.
• Provide a service to a designated client group, based on instruction & guidance given by the occupational therapist. This will include undertaking specific assessments and interventions independently as part an overall plan of care delegated by the occupational therapist.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues from Health, Local Authorities and Third Sector Organisations to achieve best outcomes.
• Support team operations, dealing appropriately with enquiries and undertake administrative tasks relevant to the role.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services